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This group is intended to be both a social and educational group for writers---published authors, aspiring authors. Writing doesn't have to be a solitary pursuit!
We do not write because we want to; we write because we have to.
Somerset Maugham
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WEIRD WORDS
The English language is full of weird words that more...0 points
ENTERTAINING EUPHEMISMS
Exactly what is a euphemism and, more importantly, more...0 points
Complicit Simplicity - hackers end game
forward:
Writers create for themselves and an audience, more...0 points
Writing Process
Developing an individual writing process is key to more...0 points
How to Write a Romance Novel:the secret formula of how to write a romance novel revealed
Whether you are passionate about learning how to w more...0 points
A Passion For Writing (Helping Writers To Succeed)
A place to find inspiration, hints, tips and all t more...0 points
Discourse Community
As an experienced conversationalist who has been w more...0 points
The Spiritual Pregnancy
Have you ever dreamed something about your unborn more...0 points
Writing Reflection
Good writing doesn't just happen and good writers aren't more...0 points
QUIPPING QUEEN
H.R.H. QQ bids you a warm welcome to her quirky quarters!
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how to start a book
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PRINCESS OF PUNCTUATION
This light-hearted lens is devoted to the power of more...0 points
Creative Writing
Whether you intend to publish your work or only wa more...0 points
Can't Write? How To Work With A Ghostwriter
I've been a ghostwriter and I've hired ghostwriter more...0 points
Chickens, Mules and Two Old Fools
Newly released and a perfect Christmas gift!
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My first book - Summer Sleep-Away
"summer sleep-away" is a tale of a young more...0 points
Have A Spiritual Pregnancy Story To Share?
Have you ever dreamed you were pregnant...and then more...0 points
Creating Your Way in the Complicity Universe
The Complicity Universe - an open content resource more...0 points
The Soundtrack for SWITCH
It can have a few songs on it to over a hundred. S more...0 points
THE GLORIOUS GLOSSARY OF SNIT
The Glorious Glossary of SNIT is dedicated to the more...0 points
Professional Ghostwriting Services
Do you want to know how a professional ghostwriter more...0 points
Magick for the Kitchen Witch
On December 6th from 2 pm to 5 pm Deanna Ander more...0 points
CURIOUS COVERS
Welcome to Curious Covers!As the old saying goes, more...0 points
How To Sell A Self Published Book For Free
Have you self-published your own book on Blurb.com more...0 points
Writers Resources Lensography
I have spent my entire professional life as a writ more...0 points
Tips for Breaking into the Ghostwriting Industry
This lens is aimed at anyone who has ever wanted t more...0 points
Author's Agenda
This is a simple letter or memo you prepare prior more...0 points
Andrea Davis Pinkney, Caldecott Medal Winning Author
My daughter brought her reader home from school aw more...0 points
Short Stories
I've always loved short stories. Where else can you more...0 points
That Same Summer - Sequel to Summer Sleep-away
When Ari reads his best friend Mattie's book c more...0 points
Writing In Your Sleep
Learn more about creative writing
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Eclectic Flash: Online Literary Journal for Flash Fiction and Poetry
Eclectic Flash is a nonprofit online literary jour more...0 points
Creative Writing Prompts
This squidoo is devoted to creative writing prompt more...0 points
Open BookWorx - Community-Supported Book Publishing
Open BookWorx is the first of it's kind Community-Supported more...0 points
Moxie Malone Writes the Wrong
I am a purveyor of dreams, fantasies and the occas more...0 points
Revising and Aditing Your Novel
It is better to write a bad first draft than to write more...0 points
Creative Author Promotions
Whether you're an established author, or new to your more...0 points
The Mechanics of Writing Romance Novels
Glad you asked. This lens is about the mechanics o more...0 points
You Can Write Articles Online and Make Money!
Writing is a Great Way to Make Money from Home and more...0 points
Homebased Business Books
Having a successful homebased business is not an o more...0 points
Ghost Walk of Ohio
"Ghost Walk" is an American Fable and gh more...0 points
How to Write an eBook
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Classified Ad - by Moxie
Nice classic model -
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Writing Romance Novels
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Creating Conflict in Romance Novels
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DewPointe, Nothing But Pure Water
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The Water Cooler For Writers Headquarters
The Water Cooler For Writers
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The New Author
As a new author I get overwhelmed by all the infor more...0 points
Using Dialogue to Develop Characterization in Fiction
Dialogue is an Exception Medium for Defining Chara more...0 points
Effectual History
Effectual History is my way of creating a forum de more...0 points
Chatterton Place
Wrapped in the beauty of southern Utah, Chatterton more...0 points
Twists and Turns
I have started a story and am inviting visiting le more...0 points
My Book Make Me Immortal
This is one of my many sites for my book Make Me Immortal.
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Making It Happen
A discovery into how you can make happen in your l more...0 points
Holly Dee Hicks
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Welcome to the Water Cooler Group
Hi!
Writing can be a lonely affair, but it doesn't have to be. I hope you'll find this group to be a unique blend of helpful hints, chitter chatter, and encouragement. Don't be shy! There are several discussion modules here to facilitate all sorts of conversation.
Rules for the Discussion Modules:
1. Your comments are on-topic (writing) and appropriate for a G-rated group.
2. In an attempt to facilitate open, spontaneous and flowing conversation, some of the discussion modules allow immediate posting. When responding to the comments of others, be kind and considerate. Any bullying, rudeness, posturing, picking fights and non-G rated comments will get you immediately banned from the group. Posting inappropriate links will also get you banned.
3. Do not post anything here that you don't want to see around the web, for instance, actual scenes from your WIPS.
Squawk Box
Sound off!
Have something to say? Please do. Comments are encouraged, welcomed and joyfully anticipated.
LH wrote...
Hi, everyone, all are welcome! If you're looking to join this group, there's a button in the right column... you may hafta scroll up or down to find it. :D
Posted June 10, 2009
HollyDeeHicks wrote...
This wil be the first group for me, so I hope that I can be a welcome part of this group and have good input for you all and i will wait for the same.
HDHicks
Posted May 22, 2009
My-O-My wrote...
Thank you so much for accepting my lens, A Passion For Writing, into your great group, drop by and visit my lens and tell me what you think about it.
James
Posted April 28, 2009
Speak Up!
Got a Question About Writing?
Ask it here.
There's no such thing as a stupid question, unless it's the question you don't ask. Can't guarantee instant answers, but hey, if you have a question, post it and check back to see who answers.
When answering questions, please remember there's no such thing as a stupid question. Please reference the question you're answering, and be kind in your reply.
LH wrote...
Gee, I don't think you should make the lens too long, you don't want to give your readers a reason to leave! I couldn't really say as to what the "average length" is, but start with what you feel comfortable with and go from there. There are lots of nifty things you can add to your lens so that you're not having to come up with all the content on your own. You can do search a blog, for example, where you pick a topic and then the results for that topic are displayed, and they change, so it's not static. Hope this helps.
Posted June 10, 2009
HollyDeeHicks wrote...
What is the length of a normal , average lens. I don't want to be a bore to some and / or it not be long enough for others. I write songs, and I also can write a book about fictional events and people. I am windy and also short of abrupt on other topics.
You don't want to catch me on a windy topic or day for me. hehe! Not unless it is a subject of interest to you. I hope I don't give anyone the " Allright, Allready,
HDHicks
Posted May 22, 2009
Speak Up 2
Let your voice be heard
Got tips?
We've all learned something along the way, a great tip that should be shared with the world. Here's your chance!
All tips should be in regards to writing, and if your tip is specific to a certain genre, please be sure to include that in your post. Please keep it G-rated. :D
LH wrote...
If you can't take constructive, less-than-glowing comments from a trusted critique partner, you aren't ready to submit to an editor. Think about it--I'd personally rather have my CP tell my my prose is pukey than have an editor send me a rejection.
Posted June 11, 2009
Inspiration Corner
Need something to jiggle and entice your Muse into behaving? Here's a pictoral writing prompt for you to help shake the Muse loose. If that doesn't help, try some chocolate.
Boxing gloves! Yep. Incorporate this pair of boxing gloves into a scene. Have fun!
I Submitted!
Submission Support Group
Did you take the plunge and submit? Tell us all about it and keep us updated. :D
Good for you!
PS...when posting here, be sure to include the date, where you subbed, how long you anticipate the wait... then come back and share the news when you hear back---all news is welcome and encouraged. :D
by LH
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