Monthly Archives: June 2010

by | June 28, 2010

WriteOnCon: Online Children’s Writers Conference

How would you like to attend a Writing Conference in your PJ’s? Well, now you can! Registration opens July 1st for a FREE online writer’s conference for kidlit writers–called WriteOnCon. The conference is rated MC-18, for Main Characters under 18 only and … Continue reading →

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by | June 25, 2010

We’re Ready For Our Close Up

Who is your celebrity doppelganger? Do people tell you so-and-so should play you in a movie? My best one was Marissa Tomei. The worst? Rosie O’Donnell. Also, after I got an unfortunate haircut in the late 90’s, Monica Lewinsky (seriously … Continue reading →

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by | June 22, 2010

Perfectly published

One of my stories, “A Perfect Envelope,” was published today on Every Day Fiction, a must-visit flash fiction site. I’m seriously excited. Here’s a link: http://www.everydayfiction.com/a-perfect-envelope-by-maria-h-mcdonald/ If you like it, rate it! And I’d love to hear your comments. And … Continue reading →

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by | June 21, 2010

A Magical Time to Write: Summer Solstice

Do you feel a little more inspired today? We’re celebrating Summer Solstice 2010, the first day of summer—also the longest day of the year, with the shortest night (night owls: take note). Solstice represents a time of newness, nourishment and … Continue reading →

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by | June 19, 2010

Making the most out of a writing conference: Five tips

The Restless Writers are planning to attend at least part of the Surrey International Writers’ Conference (SiWC) in October. This highly respected conference is a whirlwind mix of workshops, keynote speakers, master classes, trade shows and editor/agent appointments, plus a … Continue reading →

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by | June 16, 2010

We’re 1 year old and already toilet trained!

It was a year ago that our little band of restless writers was born. We met like most people do these days – online. I posted a ‘group wanted’ notice on Brian Henry’s most excellent blog and the rest is … Continue reading →

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by | June 14, 2010

Librarians go gaga for Lady Gaga

Librarians are not only information trained professionals but they are YouTube celebrities!  I came across this video on the blog of Nicole Humphrey Cook and had to share. I’m still trying to figure out how to react to this video, shyly admitting it IS … Continue reading →

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by | June 14, 2010

Restless Writing Resources

We restless writers are always looking for new resources that inspire. We have recently updated our resource links on the site, including: Inspiration Staying out of the rejection pile Fun dictionaries Agent search Query help Reference Places to publish Check … Continue reading →

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by | June 12, 2010

FIFA fo fum

FIFA-fo-fum, I smell the blood of a futball fan, Be he kicking, or be he falling I’ll match his cheers, lest he be balling!   – W. O. Scattolon (12-June-2010)

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by | June 11, 2010

Writing Roots

Beckie wrote about when she writes, which got me thinking about where I write. I’m writing this blog post at the hairdresser. I have a ridiculous amount of hair (think Witch Hazel of Bugs Bunny fame) that was gray before … Continue reading →

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