July 24th, 2020
A Midsummer Pimp and Promote
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Author Marketing | Writer's Life
A few times a year we throw open the virtual doors of WITS and offer up the comments section for your shameless self-promotion. This delightful takeover usually doubles the size of our to-be-read piles with all the great books we find in the comments section.… Read the post
March 27th, 2020
White Space in Writing
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Craft
Do you remember a time when you suffered from sensory overload?
This happened to me at a SIGGRAPH Conference in Detroit, Michigan, my first and last computer graphics conference. I remember sitting in a large room in front of an enormous screen with no idea of what to expect.… Read the post
February 28th, 2020
Using Visuals to Inspire Scenes
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Writer's Life | WriterStrong
by Ellen Buikema
There are times I’m absolutely certain of the characters’ surroundings,
the shape of the scene crystalizes in my mind and I can write it all in one sitting. Don't you love those times? But there are moments when that just ain’t happenin'.… Read the post
January 31st, 2020
Public Speaking in a Foreign Land
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Author Marketing | WriterStrong
by Ellen Buikema
If you’ve read my posts here at WITS, you know my husband and I retired to Mexico. Currently we’re in Mazatlán where the large expat community has been a surprise. There is a large English-speaking community here, comprised mostly of Canadians and Americans.… Read the post
January 1st, 2020
One Word to Guide Your Writing Journey in 2020
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Inspiration | Writer's Life
Our Writers in the Storm team chose single guiding words in 2016, and 2017, 2018, and 2019.
My word for 2020: Hope
Hope is my favorite four letter word. It keeps me moving forward. Even in the dark days when I worry about digging myself out of the current dilemma, the hope that all will be well lights my way.… Read the post
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