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A Writer’s Toolbox

June 2, 2016 //  by Mary Keeley//  39 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

When we consider the basic tools a writer needs today, there really aren’t that many anymore. Technology has greatly altered the items in a writer’s toolbox, but the intangible tools necessary for the writing life will always …

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Love Learning

March 31, 2016 //  by Mary Keeley//  35 Comments

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Our brain sensors are always taking in information. Experts say that every brain is wired differently. Imagine that. I don’t even know how to wire an electrical outlet. How well we process the information filtering through our …

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The Perfect Title

December 31, 2015 //  by Mary Keeley//  27 Comments

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The Books & Such offices are closed over the Christmas holidays, but we’re re-posting some popular blogs from the past. This one is from a year ago. Enjoy commenting among yourselves. A blessed 2016 to all of …

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Genre Glue

February 26, 2015 //  by Mary Keeley//  56 Comments

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This has been a puzzling week. Conversations with authors revealed that a few of them were brainstorming new book ideas in a different genre. Tremors in the industry or the feeling of being stuck may have precipitated …

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You Know You’re a Dysfunctional Writer When…

July 17, 2014 //  by Mary Keeley//  59 Comments

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This week I’m rushing to send out proposals to editors and cross off as many other things as I can on my self-propagating to-do list. So much to do before going on vacation tomorrow for a week. …

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Learn from the Success of Others

January 30, 2014 //  by Mary Keeley//  33 Comments

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Every so often I bring up an author from the past to find lessons from his or her road to publication that offer instruction and inspiration for writers today.  An author I’ve been corresponding with recently mentioned …

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Don’t Forget the Reader Benefits

July 18, 2013 //  by Mary Keeley//  47 Comments

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If you visit our blog regularly, you probably noticed that Rachelle and I switched blog days. Beginning this week, you can enjoy Rachelle’s blog on Wednesdays, and I’ll be blogging on Thursdays because this pattern works better …

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