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Doc Hensley on Writing- 4 Poet Tips That Sharpen Your ProseMost poets convey more of a message in 250 words than most prose writers do in 1,250 words. That’s because poets select words for their maximum impact. Poets are concerned about how a word sounds; how it meets the eye … Continue reading → […]
- Conquering the Blank PageConclusion of the series, “Advice for the Tortured Novelist” These four tips will help you break through writer’s block. 1. Do a timed writing session. Set an alarm clock for ten minutes. Attack your writing with a vengeance. Type out … Continue reading → […]
- Kicking Your Brain into GearPart 2 in the series, “Advice for the Tortured Novelist” Try these four methods for ramping up your creativity: 1. Consider the audience first. Pick up a notepad and jot down responses to such key questions as, “Who, specifically, am … Continue reading → […]
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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Selecting a Writers’ Conference
Getting your money’s worth out of a conference is like getting your money’s worth out of a vacation; it takes careful selection and advance planning and preparation. Begin by selecting a conference best suited to your needs. Decide this by … Continue reading
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The Value of Writers’ Conferences
Developing good freelance traits does not have to be done alone. You can get career guidance, classroom instruction, and manuscript editing at dozens of writers’ conferences held annually around the country. I floundered on my own for almost three years … Continue reading
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Enhancing Your Abilities
In the past two weeks, we’ve looked at five winning personality traits of successful freelance writers and five characteristics that every successful freelancer must cultivate. As you review these traits and characteristics, test yourself against them. Do you lack some … Continue reading
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5 Characteristics That Every Successful Freelance Writer Must Cultivate
Last week we reviewed five winning personality traits of successful writers and why they help writers get the majority of freelance writing assignments. This week, we’ll look at five characteristics that you can cultivate to make a big impression on … Continue reading
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