From the monthly archives:

July 2006

Write Life Challenge #22: Double Trouble

July 31, 2006

1) Think of the ways that you can write about the number 2. Write down all your ideas – even the ones that seem far fetched.
2) Start a sentence with “Two…”
3) Think of two characters: Describe one of the characters. Then, make the other one completely the opposite of the first character. Let them talk [...]

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Meet Dawn L. Stewart! : About Writing (Part 3)

July 30, 2006

Meet an Author Series
Read Part I | Read Part II

Interview Part 3:
About Writing
What advice would you give to others who wish to write?
Write your best. Never stop learning. Always believe in yourself. And the most important piece of advice if you wish to publish — remain persistent. Never surrender the dream.
How do [...]

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Meet Dawn L. Stewart! : About The Author (Part 2)

July 29, 2006

Meet an Author Series
Read Part I of the Interview

Interview Part 2:
About The Author
What about the author? Tell us something about you. What are your likes and dislikes?
I enjoy animals, especially cats. Two cats let me live with them: Oscar is a Maine Coon Cat, and Sparkle is a mixed breed, though I’m sure she [...]

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Meet Dawn L. Stewart! : On Harriet’s Horrible Hair Day (Part 1)

July 28, 2006

Meet an Author Series
Meet a Children’s Book Author
Name: Dawn L. Stewart
Book Title: Harriet’s Horrible Hair Day
Illustrated by: Michael White
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Recommended Reading Age Group: 4 to 8 years old
Interview Part 1:
On Harriet’s Horrible Hair Day
If you could describe your book, Harriet’s Horrible Hair Day, in one word, what word would it be?
Hilarious
What is the story [...]

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Write Life Challenge #21: The Joy of Writing

July 26, 2006

What makes writing JOYFUL for you?
Do you find joy when you write? How – and why? If you don’t, why not?
Write about things that make you feel joyful.
Some sample starter sentences:

“I am joyful when…”
“My heart is filled with joy because…”
“Writing is joyful because…”
“Joy is…”

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eWriteLife.com Joins b5media

July 24, 2006

If you’ve been a regular visitor to eWriteLife.com, you would’ve noticed by now that things look a bit different around here. Yes, we just got ourselves another makeover. I know, I know… I happen to like makeovers.
There is one significant change this time around, though.
You see, apart from Ingrid Diaz doing a fantastic [...]

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“You Must Write”: Writing Quote

July 21, 2006

“You must write, not just think you’re going to.
And you must read widely, not in order to copy,
but to find your own voice.
It’s a matter of going through life
with all one’s senses alive,
to be responsive to experience,
to other people.”
- PD James

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Plotting Idea: Start with a Character

July 19, 2006

When it comes to writing fiction, plotting can be really tricky. Angela Booth has a simple – but effective – tip: Start with a Character!
The basic idea is to think of a character that you want to write about. Then, think of one major trait that that character possesses. As the story progresses, your character [...]

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Featured Writing Blog: Writer Unboxed

July 17, 2006

I just discovered Writer Unboxed, a collaborative weblog on genre fiction by Kathleen Bolton and Therese Walsh. There are all sorts of interesting resources that readers can find in the blog. The interviews section can be a real treat.

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Write Life Challenge #20: The Phone Rings…

July 15, 2006

The phone is ringing. You rush to pick up the receiver.
Then…
What happens next? Write down your first thoughts and see where it leads you.

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