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Some time ago I posted a list of recommended books on writing here. It isn’t exhaustive and there have been valuable new books written since this blog post. If you’ve been writing for a while, you …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
Some time ago I posted a list of recommended books on writing here. It isn’t exhaustive and there have been valuable new books written since this blog post. If you’ve been writing for a while, you …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
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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Blogger: Mary Keeley
It’s good to be back in the office and conversing with you, our blog community, again. Always when we travel, we look for news and tips we can pass along to you. Today I have sage advice …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
For any author who, at one time or another, has felt as if you’ve used up every creative brain cell and have little left to give toward your writing dream, I have words of wisdom from famous …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
Following last week’s blog about editing, I was reminded that entering writing contests is another low-cost way to receive professional feedback on your manuscript. The season for this year’s writing contests is upon us, and an update …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
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 Christmas to all of …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
Let’s face it, all things Christmas are demanding our attention, and rightly so. You’ve worked hard at your writing career this year, and it’s time to enjoy your accomplishments and put the year’s unfinished goals aside for …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
So much about the writing life has to do with time and no more so than in this season of the year. Time for meeting your self-imposed deadline or the publisher’s due date is at a premium, …
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Happy Thanksgiving
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Canadians celebrated Thanksgiving Day weeks ago, but today is our holiday with dear family and friends in the US. Whether you live north or south of that border, we all have much to thank our …
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Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
Lately I’ve had several conversations with people wondering about the value of social media. There are so many upsides, but we wonder… do the disadvantages outweigh the benefits?
♦ I’ve heard people joke about their perfect yet …