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Stealing is NOT Cool…
Proviso – definition: a stipulation or condition Unfortunately some of us have been the victim of plagiarism. The definition – Plagiarism is the “wrongful appropriation” and “purloining and...
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Tips for Writing Web Copy…
Hackneyed – definition: made commonplace or trite : stale : banal The first thing that your web copy should not be is hackneyed! Whomever your target audience is, you need to interest them...
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Does Music Influence your Writing..?
Staccato – definition: having shortened and detached sounds when played or sung. I have the great pleasure of having a sister in law who sings like an angel. She and a friend sung at my wedding and had...
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Promises of Things to Come…
Augur – definition: to give promise of something to come later Publicity techniques are as numerous as there are stories. Whether you are happy to have your tales shared only with family and friends or...
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My English Heritage…
Cloister – definition: 1) monastery or convent; 2) a covered, usually arched passage along or around a court Castles, mansions, and grand estates all made up a wonderful hobby for my friend, Deb and I...
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Money verus Fame verus Satisfaction…
Pittance – definition: a small portion; allowance, especially of money The publishing industry is in the midst of radical changes as they compete with the increase in self publishing . I could site...
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Finding Errors in Our Writing…
Disabuse – definition: to be free from mistakes or false beliefs. We are all familiar with the editing stage of the writing journey. In some ways it is harder than creating the story in the first...
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Don’t Bluster…
Bluster – definition: to talk or act in a noisy, boastful way. One way to ‘turn people off’ around you is boasting about your accomplishments, it is seriously uncool! If you share your triumphs and...
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Marketing A Necessary Evil…
Ineluctable - definition: impossible to avoid or evade : inevitable As our writing journey begins we are immersed in our words, characters and plots – this is the honeymoon stage of writing. Our...
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Condescending People – A Pet Hate…
Condescending – definition: showing or implying or patronizing tone towards; talking with an air of superiority I have to admit this is one of my pet hates – either being the focal point or overhearing...
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Persistence is Key…
Importune – definition: to plead or beg persistently When we submit our work, whether to a publishing house or a magazine, our natural instinct is to silently plead that it is accepted. We make...
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Seize Your Opportunity…
Temerity – definition: reckless boldness; rashness How do you seize your opportunities? I boldly pursued… Since finding writing as my favored creative outlet and my group, The Writers Foundation of...
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Inconsequential ..? I Don’t Think So…
Inconsequential – definition: of little or no importance : insignificant In the grand scheme of things we are insignificant to the majority of the population of the world. However, if we believe this...
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A Philistine or a Derogatory Term that Stuck..?
I Category:Ancient Greek buildings and structures in Athens (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Philistine – definition: a person who is lacking in or smugly indifferent to cultural values, intellectual...
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What’s Your Anathema..?
Anathema – definition: a person or thing detested, loathed, or hated My anathema is abuse of animals and children. It makes my blood boil – literally. If something is defenseless there is no excuse to...
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Editing – Scrutinizing Every Detail
Scrutinize – definition: to examine in detail, with careful attention Once the fun part of creating our stories is complete there comes editing. It is a necessary step towards having a polished...
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Time Lines in a Novel…
Chronological – definition: arranged in order of the times at which they occurred Although I am not a pre-planner when it comes to my novels, I do take note of when events happen and the corresponding...
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Squandering Writing Time…
Squander – definition: to spend or use (money, time, etc.) extravagantly or wastefully If you are anything like me, I feel time away from my writing is squandering that time. Obviously, I can not spend...
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Expenditures..A Calculated Cost..?
Expenditure – definition: the act of spending something, such as money, time, or energy Currently my vacation costs are foremost in my mind – England is expensive compared to my part of Canada. We are...
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A Character’s Tribulation…
Tribulation – definition: a severe trial or period of suffering To thoroughly engage our readers our characters have to face or overcome trials of one sort or another. This is the core of our stories....
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