Writing Wednesday, November 28, 2007: Smilebox.com

Alas, Wednesday here has come and gone without a Writing Wednesday entry from me.  I do apologize for those of you who might be disappointed.
I had planned to write a post about Christmas Letter writing, but realized how hypocritical of me that would be.  Every year, I get more than a few of these:
“WOW! Our [...]

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Writing Wednesday, November 21, 2007

The feast of the Big Bird is rapidly approaching.  My mind is filled with roasting time schedules, pie recipes, and also with the spirit of tomorrow, giving thanks.
On this Writing Wednesday, take time to write just for yourself.  A letter, if you will, for you to read next year on Thanksgiving Day.  Answer these three [...]

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Writing Wednesday, November 14, 2007

I’ve revamped the blog a bit and have combined what used to be Mail It Monday! and Write It Wednesday! into one new category, Writing Wednesday.  All previous posts in the old categories can now be found there as well. 
We mommies are busy folks, no argument there.  Currently, I myself have three loads of laundry to fold, a lunch [...]

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Write It Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Remember letters? 
You know, those pagey, papery things that came in envelopes in your mail box?  Written by an actual human hand, more often than not?  And filled with all sorts of fun tidbits about friends and family, memories, funny stories, or just words of love?
When was the last time you wrote a letter?  Not an [...]

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Mail It Monday, November 5, 2007

Personal Essays
One of the most natural forms of writing, the personal essay conveys your story, no matter what the subject, in a format that allows for a deep emotional connection. 
As a writer looking to get that first publishing credit, a personal essay may be a good fit for you.  There’s often zero research required [...]

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Write It Wednesday, October 31. 2007

Let’s do an easy one, something fun that you can either journal or turn into a short story.
I’m going to give you three nouns , two verbs, and one color.  Put them together into an opening sentence in whatever order you want.  Then write where ever it takes you. 
Here goes!
Nouns: boots, stone, grave-digger
Verbs: swing(ing),  sing(ing)
Color: orange
So here’s [...]

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Mail it Monday, October 29, 2007

Alrighty then, writing mommies (and writing non-mommies; hey, I’m all for inclusion here), it’s time for another Mail It Monday.  
First, I need to play a bit of catch-up and post another article on Helium.  It’s just not fair of me to prod you along in submitting manuscripts or queries and not do so myself.  I [...]

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Write It Wednesday Writing Prompt…first ever!

Writing mommies, sometimes you need a little spark to get your writing engine revved up.  Inspiration, guidance, homework - whatever you want to call it - to help you begin to fill in those blank white sheets of paper.
Write It Wednesday is weekly featured WM writing prompt to help flex that writer’s brain.  No pressure here, [...]

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Mail It Monday….first ever!

And, given that it’s almost to the end of Monday (here, at least), I’m making it a very easy, painless, and fun one to do.
Fellow writing mommies, have you discovered Helium yet?  This nifty site is all about writing, good writing, and anyone can join in by posing a new question/position to debate or by [...]

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Rolling out some new ideas…

Writing mommies, it’s not enough for me to merely tippity-tap away at this blog, feeling daring and witty as I share tidbits of my crazed life with the wide and wonderful world.
This blog, really, any blog I write, has to be more than a place for random rants.  This blog is here to keep me [...]

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