Monthly Archives: July 2010
Who do YOU write like?
Okay, so, it’s almost Friday and I’m in for a little brainless fun. How ’bout that (as my grandfather would say). Simple. Writing. FUN. Do you ever wonder which famous writer you write like? I WRITE LIKE is a site with a statistical … Continue reading
Filed under Inspiration, Motivation
Festivals for lovers of the written word in Ontario
This fall, Ontario writers and book-lovers should keep a weekend bag packed and ready to go for impromptu trips to any of the literary festivals happening across the province. I just missed the Stephen Leacock Festival (thanks a lot, herniated … Continue reading
Filed under Author events
My burnout recovery strategy…and other tips for over-worked writers
I just wrapped up several hellish weeks that included a busy schedule at work, some rush freelance work, writing group activities, a dozen birthday parties, one sick cat and a herniated disk. I have a feeling that final item was brought … Continue reading
Filed under Life and stuff, Trials and Tribulations
The Dance of Dialogue: 21 Tips for Writing Great Scenes
Writing conversations that sound natural can present a challenge for some writers. It’s akin to composing a melody, which clearly, does not come easy to everyone. Unless of course you run with Brahms or Beyonce. Yeah… We (being: me & … Continue reading
Filed under Motivation, Writing resources
Your blog is being used to predict the future
In the time it takes you to read this sentence, more than a thousand tweets will have been twittered and dozens of blogs posted (according to Jim Giles @NewScientist). Most of it is fluff, yet possible this information will be … Continue reading
Filed under Life and stuff
Locked. And. Loaded.
What can you wear as a necklace and is cheaper than a boob job? Give up? Find out here: Locked. And. Loaded., by Lori Dyan
Filed under Life and stuff
We’d Like to Thank the Academy…
As they say in Beckie’s (YA) neck of the woods: OMG! We’ve received an award for our blog! The lovely @KoreenClemens is an aspiring YA writer from Colorado and she likes random pop culture, writing and eating BBQ, so naturally we love … Continue reading
Filed under Awards and contests, Inspiration, Motivation, News, The collective skirt
37 Videos for Writers
Looking for advice, wisdom or motivation to keep writing? Jessica Cortez has compiled this terrific list of 37 Lectures Every Writer Should Listen to. Check out these video lectures for some tips on writing better, getting published and promoting your craft as much … Continue reading
Filed under Motivation, Vlog, Writing resources
Some really totally groundbreakingly bad writing mistakes
Pat Holt has kindly pointed out Ten Mistakes Writers Don’t See (But Can Easily Fix When They Do). Excuse me while I print this out and tape it to my bulletin board… Happy writing, everyone! Lori
Filed under Writing resources
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