Category: Writing Resources

• Writing Poetry: Sonnets, Haiku, and Tanka

  Sometimes writing poetry is difficult, especially if you want to go old school and use a set rhyme scheme, or heaven forbid, attempt iambic pentameter. Fear not! Here is some poetry writing help. Here are a few helpers: For rhymes, check out: RhymeZone.com or Rhymer.comSyllable Checker: WordCalc.com Sonnets I do a lecture on sonnets themselves. I…

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  February 10, 2015

  Poetry, Writing, Writing Resources

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• Writing Resource: Other Words for Look

  

  Need some synonyms? Here’s a list of other words for sat and looked to help you flee the repetition police.

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  January 25, 2015

  Writing, Writing Resources

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• Writing Resource: Room Planner

  Okay, so this isn’t earth shattering or anything, but it is something I find helpful when I can’t visualize something.  A few books back, I received a startling note from my editor: FIX THIS! I scanned through her notes and her confusion was a result of my room description. And, to tell you the truth,…

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  January 23, 2015

  Allure, Writing, Writing Resources

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• 6 Tips for Writing a Novel

  I am often asked how I manage to write a book (or more) a year with teaching, kids, and a healthy home life. Yes, sometimes I just want to curl up in fetal position and “make it all go away.” Eh, I’m human. But most days I move forward–even with a smile on my face. So…

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  January 22, 2015

  Social Media, Writing, Writing Resources

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• Writing Resource: What’s in a Name?

  

  Naming characters can be a difficult task. They need to feel and sound right. Here are some resources to help your search.

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  January 20, 2015

  Writing, Writing Resources

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• 7 Easy Twitter Tips

  

  Are you wondering about Twitter etiquette? Here are 7 easy Twitter tips to get you started.

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  January 20, 2015

  MIsc., Social Media, Writing, Writing Resources

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• Writing: Symbolism of Flowers

  What is the meaning behind flowers? Check out this Symbolism of Flowers list to add depth to your writing and more Woo to your bouquets. Adding Depth to Writing and Understanding I am currently preparing to teach The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Before I begin the unit, I spend some time going over…

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  January 8, 2015

  Education, Teaching, Writing, Writing Resources

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• Writing: Author Central Links

  Do you have an author profile on Amazon?  When you publish a book, Amazon does not automatically create an author page for you.  You or your publisher must upload/add your information into the Amazon template online. I recently had to dig around trying to find the links for the foreign Amazon sites. Yes, you have…

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  January 6, 2015

  Writing, Writing Resources

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• Writing: Other Words for Asked, Laughed, Replied, Sat, & Was

  

  Varying your vocabulary is as important as varying your sentence length. Before you say that “said is all you need.” I agree that you should use said, asked, and replied most, BUT variety can add depth and context.

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  December 31, 2014

  Writing, Writing Resources

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• Writing: Other Words for Whisper & Went

  

  Avoid overusing words and annoying your readers. Here’s a list of synonyms for whisper and went. Variety is fabulous.

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  December 27, 2014

  Writing, Writing Resources

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