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Voice Lessons with Jennifer Willis

Posted by Rachel on December 30, 2011 in guest post, voice, writing |

Many thanks to Jennifer Willis for this wonderful guest post about the individuality of a writer’s voice and its ever-evolving nature! One of the nice things about writing is the more you do it, generally the better you get at it. When I wrote my first novel — “rhythm” — ten years ago, I was […]

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The Healing Art of Writing

Posted by Rachel on December 27, 2011 in current event, emotion, writing |

Recently, I read this article bit.ly/t6GnpF about how writing is now being used as a form for rehabilitation therapy for returning soldiers. Art therapy is often the only form of creative-based therapy people think of, but I was pleased to discover that more doctors are encouraging writing as a means of relaxation and rehabilitation. In […]

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Gifts for Writers

Posted by Rachel on December 16, 2011 in gifts, writing |

Leading up to the holiday season, I have searched the depths of the wb for a decent list of gifts for writers that my family and friends might be able to purchase. Don’t get me wrong, I am happy to receive non-writing related gifts, especially kitchen-wear I can test in my culinary foodieventures. A micro-plain […]

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Writing Tips: Structure

Posted by Rachel on December 12, 2011 in outline, plot, structure, writing tips |

Before you write, you have a few structural things to consider. How will you present your story: Will it be linear or non-linear? Will there be flashbacks or time-skips into the future? Will the climax come in the thick of the plot or towards the end? Whose point of view will the story be told […]

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