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- Mon Sep 19, 2016 1:01 pm
- Forum: The Water Cooler
- Topic: First word that comes to mind.
- Replies: 4941
- Views: 9015278
- Fri Sep 16, 2016 3:50 pm
- Forum: The Water Cooler
- Topic: First word that comes to mind.
- Replies: 4941
- Views: 9015278
- Sun Sep 11, 2016 9:05 pm
- Forum: The Water Cooler
- Topic: First word that comes to mind.
- Replies: 4941
- Views: 9015278
- Sun Sep 11, 2016 1:10 pm
- Forum: The Water Cooler
- Topic: First word that comes to mind.
- Replies: 4941
- Views: 9015278
- Sun May 29, 2016 12:03 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Writing Easy Readers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9896
Re: Writing Easy Readers
I enjoyed this lesson, and I was especially interested in your website. I think I'll pass it on to someone I know who home schools. You offer a valuable service.
- Sat Apr 23, 2016 10:27 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Writing for Children - Picture Books Part 1
- Replies: 17
- Views: 22445
Re: Writing for Children - Picture Books Part 1
Ooh, I hope all of our children's writers see this great lesson!
- Tue Feb 23, 2016 2:30 pm
- Forum: The Water Cooler
- Topic: Share Your Success - Cheering Section
- Replies: 25
- Views: 54919
Re: Share Your Success - Cheering Section
What a nice idea, Dub.
- Mon Aug 31, 2015 2:39 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--BE A BETTER READER
- Replies: 26
- Views: 27749
Re: Be a Better Writer--BE A BETTER READER
I write non-fiction. I think I've probably learned more from my past non-fiction reading than I realize. There was a time I read a lot of it.
- Tue Jul 14, 2015 9:10 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--FIND YOUR OWN VOICE
- Replies: 13
- Views: 16296
Re: Be a Better Writer--FIND YOUR OWN VOICE
I realize my opinion doesn't hold any weight here because I don't write fiction. But one reason I don't like to read fiction is because of all the descriptions. I don't have patience for it. Just get on with it and tell me what happens next.
- Fri Jul 10, 2015 12:36 pm
- Forum: Forewarned is Forearmed
- Topic: Becoming a freelance writer
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10220
Re: Becoming a freelance writer
My guess is that others, like me, don't have experience with the site so we don't have any insights to share with you. I wish someone did. It's nice when we can help each other.
- Sun Apr 26, 2015 10:44 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--WORKING WITH AN EDITOR
- Replies: 23
- Views: 22597
Re: Be a Better Writer--WORKING WITH AN EDITOR
Thanks, Jan. Good to know.
- Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:35 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--WORKING WITH AN EDITOR
- Replies: 23
- Views: 22597
Re: Be a Better Writer--WORKING WITH AN EDITOR
I'm currently working with an editor. One thing I appreciate is that she asked for a sample first so she could get an idea about the work involved and then she sent me a quote based on that. It's good for both author and editor to know what to expect from the start. I assume you suggest double-spaci...
- Sat Mar 21, 2015 11:24 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--WORD CHOICE
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10548
Re: Be a Better Writer--WORD CHOICE
Thanks, Jan. Here it is. http://www.faithwriters.com/wc-article- ... p?id=49585
- Sat Mar 21, 2015 8:48 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--WORD CHOICE
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10548
Re: Be a Better Writer--WORD CHOICE
At one time, I signed up for the "word of the day" e-mails at http://dictionary.reference.com/. I haven't heard of the vocabulary sites you mentioned. Very cool. I checked out both sites, and I hope others will, too. I struggle with health-related brain fog which makes word finding difficu...
- Fri Mar 20, 2015 8:02 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Can I Brag?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6301
Re: Can I Brag?
Congratulations! Having something published is so much fun.