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The Author Calmed
A success, and so it continues. Driven by a properly made cup of coffee, renewed vigor, and rediscovered inspiration, I set to work on the rewrite that will truly satisfy me. A story that I am certain will one day, in the not so distant future, make it onto a store shelf somewhere. For hours, I pound at my keyboard, not just on the meat, but also recreating an outline and squeezing information out of the web until I am certain of what I want to do.
Caleb ShermanPublished 6 years ago in JournalThe Agitated Author
This is how it begins. My morning routine, uninterrupted, goes off without a hitch. Unemployment would suit me if not for the lack of funding. The dishes are washing, the laundry is going, and I have settled into my computer chair for a morning and afternoon of recording games.
Caleb ShermanPublished 6 years ago in Journal3 Ways to Improve Your Writing Overnight
When writing, there are a few simple mistakes that any novice will make without realizing what they are doing. These mistakes mark a piece of work as unpolished, or written by a beginner.
Lara WhatleyPublished 6 years ago in JournalStarting an Online Magazine
At the beginning of 2016, I decided I wanted to create an online literary magazine. While taking a course about poetry with an emphasis on publishing and literary magazines, I was quickly inspired to create my own magazine and involve my peers in the process. I also soon realized that this would take A LOT of time, effort, money, and at least a few people. Thankfully, with the help of my husband and the few people who have stuck with the magazine and what it stands for, Independent Noise is still up and running. If you are interested in joining a literary magazine or starting your own, here are some starting tips.
Elanda-Isabella AtencioPublished 6 years ago in JournalNetworking Nightmare
The room was beginning to fill up with people. Several groups of business owners had formed, coffee cups in hand. The chatter of small talk buzzed back and forth.
Deanne AdamsPublished 6 years ago in JournalDarkest Light
In 2032, the only thing on 17-year-old Kain's mind is getting through his grade 11 year with his friends and sister, without any trouble. With summer coming to an end and high school starting back up, Kain and his best friends, Thom, Jane, Jen and his sister Elaine are looking forward to sports and new relationships. The goal of a simple year crumbles when Raphael, a new student, arrives. After a life or death situation, Raphael tells Kain that not everything is what it seems. Unable to leave it alone, Kain confronts his father, Brady, and learns that he, and many others are Chosen, super humans with extraordinary abilities. Kain’s world crashes down around him when he learns that his father’s friends are being hunted down by a mysterious group, angered at past sins. To make matters worse, on a live broadcast made by the U.S. Government, a small group of Rogue Chosen, aided by Demons, attack, throwing the world into panic. With trouble sprouting up at every corner, can Kain rise up to lead? Can he discover what and who he truly is?
Brady YoungPublished 6 years ago in JournalA Recommendation of Sorts
Hey there fellow writers, I'm back. This is the continuum to my introductory piece, "On How I Found My Voice," over in Education. So you don't feel lost, I'd suggest reading that baby before you dive into this little list of recommendations.
Justina DeardoffPublished 6 years ago in JournalWriting
Meg sat at her desk. Her pen hovered over the parchment. Many times the pen moved toward the parchment and then away. She had writer's block. Her new book had just been published. She had promised a series of three books. A story that told tales of dragons, villains, and, of course, the fairy tale love story. Instead of writing the sequel, she sat stumped. Worried she wouldn’t be able to deliver.
Jessica BriggsPublished 6 years ago in JournalWhy I Love Story Writing!
I've honestly been writing stories since before I can remember. I've always been a creative child, and I've grown into a even more creative, but now experienced, young adult. Here are some of my favorite things about writing and why I've stuck with it for so long.
Run Through the Wall
Trying to finish my novel has brought me a great deal of anguish and uncertainty. I just can’t seem to stay with it long enough to finish. The novel is done but the rewrites seem endless.
David StonerPublished 7 years ago in Journal5 Tips To Help You Survive NaNoWriMo
NaNoWriMo, short for National Novel Writing Month, is one of the most widely undertaken annual writing exercises in the world. Every November, thousands of writers — amateurs and professionals alike — attempt to write 50 thousand words in their chosen niche. The rules are simple: you can't include any words that were written before November 1 in your word count, and you must reach the 50 thousand word goal by 11:59 PM on November 30. The rest is up to you. If you make it, the NaNoWriMo organization rewards you with a lovely certificate and a coupon to get the critically acclaimed writing program Scrivener at half price.
Skylar BanachPublished 7 years ago in JournalCharacters Make a Book Worth Reading
A book would be nothing without characters, and with such an important role, it’s vital that we create ones that are strong and stay with the reader long after they put down your book. But why stop with the main characters? Make your supporting characters stand out too.
Carolyn ArnoldPublished 7 years ago in Journal