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Then, you might consider taking part in the Amazon Shorts programme.

The writing life can be really strange. Some days, you feel as though the well is so full, you just overflow with words and ideas. You can’t stop. You just have to keep going. You let it all flow.
Some days, you feel like the well is so dry, you can’t make yourself come out with anything. Not a sliver of imagination nor a snippet of fantasy can bring out the letters, words, phrases, sentences, paragraphs…
But, the good news is: If you’ve ever felt the need to write once, you …

It’s been a while since I last wrote here as I’ve been quite ill. Thankfully, I’m now in “recovery mode” - so I’m able to write and blog again bit by bit.
I’ll be continuing the ABCDEs of Writing Series as soon as possible.

If you’re a fiction writer - be it in the form of short stories, novellas, or novels - then you might want to check out our Story Planning Worksheet and Character Planning Worksheet.
You can get these Writing Worksheets via BitPass.
(Format: PDF)
(Cost: AU$0.35 or US$0.26)
(Format: PDF)
(Cost: AU$0.35 or US$0.26)
You will be given 50 visits for 30 days upon payment. But, don’t worry. You just need to make sure that you click on ‘Save a Copy’ in order to save a copy of the worksheet/s to your computer. …

Did you know that you can receive notification updates from eWriteLife.com via email? Yes! When you check out the site and look at the sidebar, you’ll find a subscription box there. So, just type in your email address and subscribe for free. Once you’re subscribed, you will start receiving notices via email when this blog is updated. Right now, I’ve only set the email updates via Yutter to go out once a week. Let me know what you think of this service!
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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 you usually find ideas in writing?
Ideas for my books and stories come to me in several ways.
1) I think of a quirky, fun character that I just have to write about.
2) …

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 has Siamese in her since she loves to chatter so much. It’s hard for me to choose a dislike . I enjoy so many things.
Have you always wanted to be a writer? Tell us …

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 all about?
Harriet’s Horrible Hair Day begins when a wild, unruly curl pops out of Harriet’s neat braid. Her brother and sister try to straighten the curl with one outrageous plan after another . only …

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 job at re-designing this blog, eWriteLife.com has now joined the network of blogs over at b5media.com.
As some of you might be aware of, I’m one of the founders/owners of b5media blogging network. And, while …

“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