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Publishing your book through a Publisher
Every would-be writer's dream would be to write a book, publish it, get a movie deal, and live life like Dean Koontz. Mine included. So when I finished my book, Memoirs of the In-Between, and it was accepted by Page Publishing on the first submission, I was beyond the moon.
By Hope Martin11 months ago in Writers
How to Write Leads that Engage an Audience
Most adults have experienced sitting through a boring lecture that required strategically placed toothpicks to boost open our eyelids. However, we have also sat mesmerized by mentors with the gift of teaching who have us craving more information. The talent of presenting material in a manner that captivates the audience must begin immediately. Once interests wane, the challenge of waking a sleeping audience becomes intensely more difficult.
By Brenda Mahler11 months ago in Writers
Cueing Strategies to Prompt Ideas
In drama, an actor sometimes forgets a line so from offstage comes a cue. In writing, cues work in the same manner. Writers sometimes cannot remember what they know. Cues act as prompts to uncover buried information. This helps develop a topic with description and creates a bank of ideas for writing.
By Brenda Mahler11 months ago in Writers
Brainstorm to Capture the Bubbles of Thoughts Before They Float Away
I love to drink a soda. Most people devour carbonated drinks for the sugar or the caffeine, but the bubbles are my weakness. The simple act of twisting off the lid builds anticipation knowing I will be greeted with a loud hiss. The release of pressure from the bottle triggers relaxation accompanied by excitement thinking about what awaits. Drinking the liquid releases bubbles that dance and pop on my tongue creating a tinkling sensation— my own private party in my mouth.
By Brenda Mahler11 months ago in Writers
Exploring the Enchanting Dance of Moon Phases
The moon, a luminary that has captivated human souls across the ages, exerts its enchantment not solely through its luminous beauty, but also through its bewitching dance of moon phases. These phases, an ethereal choreography orchestrated by the moon, Earth, and the sun, cast a profound influence not just upon the natural world, but also within the domains of spirituality, deities, and the mystical arts of witchcraft. Embark on a journey through this mystical dimension of moon phases as we delve into their cosmic significance, their intertwining with divine entities, and their pivotal role in the practices of witchcraft.
By Cat Lin Elfá11 months ago in Writers
Rain Writing
I’ll often stand beneath the rain. It feels like a soothing balm gently calming the torrent that often crashes through my life. I used to think of it as purifying, that it could wash away every harsh memory entrenched in the fibres of my being; but that was impossible.
By Griffen Helm11 months ago in Writers
VANISHING SHADOWS
"Vanishing Shadows" The old mansion impended on the hill, casting long, portentous shadow that sounded to stretch out like fritters in the fading light. operative Amelia Collins stood at the bottom of the gravestone way, her heart pounding in expectation. She had been assigned to probe the mysterious exposure of the mansion's proprietor, Mr. Victor Harrington.
By Shaik Yaseen11 months ago in Writers
The Butterfly Effect Documentary
Title: "The Butterfly Effect: Unraveling the Threads of Fate" Introduction In the 1960s, an American meteorologist and mathematician named Edward Norton Lorenz introduced a groundbreaking concept that would forever change our understanding of causality and interconnectedness: the Butterfly Effect. This theory suggests that the tiniest of changes in the initial conditions of an event can ripple through time and space, leading to dramatic and sometimes unpredictable outcomes. Lorenz's work, initially focused on weather forecasting, revealed that a small alteration in variables like wind speed, temperature, or humidity could significantly influence weather predictions, setting the stage for a cascade of events.
By Lindsay Franklin11 months ago in Writers