November 13th, 2020
Ways to Organize Your Thoughts for Writing
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by Ellen Buikema
Have you ever had a story playing in your mind and wanted to retell it for the amusement of your friends? If you begin without knowing what statements to use and the specific order you’ll find yourself with a choppy, not-so-interesting mess.… Read the post
October 23rd, 2020
Great Resources for Connecting with Other Writers
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by Ellen Buikema
Writing is a solitary endeavor, and many writers are happy to stay in their writing caves. However, one must escape into the wild sometime. Consider approaching the art of writing as you might a traditional job where you bounce ideas off co-workers, commiserate when things go wrong, and celebrate each other’s successes.… Read the post
October 16th, 2020
The 5 Fears That Spook Most Writers
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Writer's Life | WriterStrong
Writing is an odd often-spooky dream to nurture. We write happy. We write scared. We write sick. We write tired. We write in every mood because we are dream-chasers, and dreams matter, even when we get scared.
[Take heart, y'all. We are writers.… Read the post
September 30th, 2020
Including Believable Sensory Details for Unfamiliar Experiences
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by Dr. Miffie Seideman, Pharm.D.
Part of the “Over My Dead Body” Series
Sights, sounds, and smells often evoke very powerful memories. Consider your own emotions or memories, when you imagine the smell of freshly cut grass? Or the scent of a charred marshmallow clinging to a stick over a campfire?… Read the post
September 28th, 2020
Writing Humor to Heal Mind and Body
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By Ellen Buikema
Using humor in writing is vital, especially in our current times. We all need more laughter in our lives.
Not everyone has the same sense of humor. One person’s mirth may be another's eye-roll.… Read the post
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