#5onFri: Five Reasons to Enter Writing Contests
…easy to jot down fifteen (or more) different story ideas, but never complete a single draft while we procrastinate, considering which idea is worth pursuit. A contest brings this kind…
…easy to jot down fifteen (or more) different story ideas, but never complete a single draft while we procrastinate, considering which idea is worth pursuit. A contest brings this kind…
…legacy, no matter what other successes come of it. What personal attributes do you want to highlight or strengthen? Success isn’t just about outer accomplishments; true success comes from within….
As I write this article, I am in the company of my two spider plants. They live in a corner where they get some light from the overhead tape LEDs…
…writer. Even now when people ask what I do, I tell them about the claims I process for insurance companies and field questions about their health benefits. And the more…
…if they know what you mean, it will come off as sloppy writing. Search your manuscript for any “ing” words that come at the beginning of your sentences and make…
…other physical exertion, like rock climbing or boxing. But an over-reliance on these physical descriptions of emotional expression may come across as oddly clinical. When people are engaged in emotional…
…your circadian rhythm, leading to health issues. Spend a few moments looking away from the computer screen. Boost your relaxation by focusing on something green, such as the plant in…
…feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm. (Lexico.com) Writing how you feel with style and rhythm. Like a song. Like Eminem’s popular hit, Lose Yourself. And…
…writers isn’t always helpful if it relies too much on suggestions for fixes and harsh criticisms, and not enough on building community. Plus, their #1 tip for writers. About the…
…community may be the key reasons why. What else did I learn? Brick and mortar bookstores are coming back! This prediction came up on several panels and I see it…