September 13th, 2021
Everything Has A Story
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Inspiration | Writer's Life
by Eldred “Bob” Bird
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my writing life, it’s that everything has a story. Every object within my sphere came from somewhere. It had a beginning and will eventually have an end. Along the way it may pass through many hands and touch countless lives before being swallowed up by the sands of time.… Read the post
August 13th, 2021
Coming Out of Hibernation
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Inspiration | Writer's Life
I think we can all agree the last year and a half has had a profound effect on everyone. As writers, it’s safe to say we’ve all been changed in some way or another. I can tell you that in the last eighteen months my creativity, as well as my mental health, have taken quite a beating.… Read the post
July 14th, 2021
5 More Writing Tips We Love to Hate
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Writing Craft
by Eldred Bird
In a previous WITS post, I covered five of the Twitter writing community’s least favorite tips and so-called “rules” for writing. One article wasn’t nearly enough space to cover the subject, so I’m back with five more!… Read the post
March 19th, 2021
Some Guideposts for Switching Genres
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Blogging Guests | Writing Craft
by Eldred Bird
I write a lot of different kinds of short stories and flash fiction, but when it comes to novels, I’ve pretty much kept my train on the adventure/mystery track. It’s my comfort zone and the place I run to for longer works.… Read the post
February 12th, 2021
Writing Locations as Characters
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Blogging Guests | Writing Craft
by Eldred Bird
Where we choose to set our stories is an important decision. It can inform everything that happens in the story, from plot points and character development to pacing and mood. For this reason, I like to treat my locations as I would the characters in my stories.… Read the post
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