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Hail to the Handwritten Note

By some standards, handwriting is already considered an “ancient” skill. Next thing we’ll know, it will be an extinct art form practiced by only a few artisans. Well, not in my lifetime if I have anything to do with it! These days, the charm of receiving a handwritten note is manifest (any handwriting will…

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Added by Audreyvp on March 17, 2011 at 6:59pm — 1 Comment

The Trouble with Titles

I am always amazed at how some bloggers seem to effortlessly put out a blog a day, day in and day out. I guess they can sit down at their desk in the morning, and over coffee tap out 500 words that are witty, or wise. I just don’t work that way. I am an uber-organized person, or at least I try to pretend I am, and I need to write on a schedule. Everyday, Monday through Friday, I try to write something. I like to write a post for A Mother’s Hood and because I actually get paid at…

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Added by Lanita Moss on March 14, 2011 at 6:00am — No Comments

Special Occasions Deserve Calligraphy

Want to increase your odds of having your letter be opened? Address it by hand. If you want undeniable certainty that it will be opened first, address it in calligraphy. Hand calligraphy, that is.

I recently met with…

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Added by Audreyvp on March 3, 2011 at 4:07pm — No Comments

The Biscuit and Bygones

I’ve spent the weekend hiding from my family, under the guise of “writing.” I really am writing because…well, I am. The girls have been in school a total of three days in the last eight, and I am going crazy…so I am “working.”

Sometimes when I write, I need total silence. Sometimes, I need to write in a noisy Starbucks. Sometimes, I play classical music, and at other times, I watch television or movies. But since I don’t have cable in my office, I have to resort to my DVD…

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Added by Lanita Moss on February 11, 2011 at 7:12pm — No Comments

20+ Editors and Agents Waiting for Your Pitch at the Liberty States Fiction Writers Conference

2011 Create Something Magical Conference

March 19, 2011

Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel, Iselin, New Jersey

featuring Keynote Speaker Mary Janice Davidson

New York Times and USA Today best-selling and prolific writer who is published primarily in paranormal romance but also fantasy and non-fiction.

Plus an exciting line-up of speakers and workshops to help hone and polish your writing:

Cathy Maxwell: Voice–Your Writing… Continue

Added by Caridad Pineiro on February 8, 2011 at 8:13am — No Comments

Having an "aah" Moment

I should be bouncing for joy.

I should be performing cartwheels through the aisle of the study room.

I should be getting strange looks from people because my goofy grin falls to close to the line separating normal and abnormal.

Instead... I'm subdued on my first day with time to myself. From about 10AM to 2:30PM, I have no commitments on Tuesday and Friday. My emotions are cut short of full-blown joy as a mixture of guilt, anxiety, and stress coagulate my… Continue

Added by Sandra Hamlett on January 25, 2011 at 11:56am — No Comments

Writing Contest For Kids

ANNOUNCING A WRITING CONTEST FOR KIDS!

SEND IN YOUR SUBMISSIONS STARTING JANUARY 3RD TO JANUARY 29TH.

A WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON JANUARY 31ST.

PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD PLACE…

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Added by Kristi Bernard on January 4, 2011 at 10:53pm — No Comments

I'm an Odd One I tell You!

So is it weird that I listen to P!nk and Taylor Swift back to back? I

have these musical sides to me that I just don't know where they come

from. I have this hard you can't touch me side, but want to have this

soft vulnerable side to me as well. I'm so into music these days. I

seriously was an artist in another life. I used to dance, I used to play

guitar, I was in choir and used to sing and I used to play piano..then

for whatever reason, I stopped. But music still… Continue

Added by Heather Jones on November 17, 2010 at 11:35am — No Comments

I'm an Odd One I tell You!

So is it weird that I listen to P!nk and Taylor Swift back to back? I have these musical sides to me that I just don't know where they come from. I have this hard you can't touch me side, but want to have this soft vulnerable side to me as well. I'm so into music these days. I seriously was an artist in another life. I used to dance, I used to play guitar, I was in choir and used to sing and I used to play piano..then for whatever reason, I stopped. But music still just makes me feel a certain… Continue

Added by Heather Jones on November 17, 2010 at 6:00am — No Comments

Excerpt from my "The Enchanted Locket" Novel

The Enchanted Locket

When Olivia Garson moves into an old abandoned house, her life takes a terrifying turn. While renovating her kitchen, she finds a heart shaped locket. Ghosts start to appear; one ghost demanding her departure,

while another ghost begs for her help.

Excerpt

We had a delicious dinner of steak with onions, mashed potatoes, and corn, but I was preoccupied. I was worried that Emma would…

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Added by Jennifer E. McFadden on October 17, 2010 at 6:31pm — No Comments

Tips for authors: the importance of a professional, objective pair of eyes.

Hi all,

Today I'm a guest at Irene Roth's blog. Find out all about my tips for aspiring authors!

http://irenesroth.wordpress.com/2010/10/15/guest-interview-with-mayra-calvani/#comment-173

Thanks!
Mayra

Added by Mayra Calvani on October 15, 2010 at 2:20am — No Comments

Author Showcase with the NWFCC

Visit the Neophyte Writer for more information about these authors.

This week I will be hosting an author showcase through the National Writing For Children Center (NWFCC). I am really excited and look forward to everyone stopping by to learn more about these authors and their…

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Added by Kristi Bernard on October 7, 2010 at 1:24am — No Comments

Ninja Wordle Skills to Improve your Writing

BASIC WORDLE

For those who haven't encountered Wordle yet, it's an online service that takes your manuscript (or website or blog) and turns it into a graphic representation, where more frequently used words are drawn larger. Below is the Wordle for Byrne Risk.…

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Added by Susan Kaye Quinn on September 19, 2010 at 2:49pm — No Comments

Get your blog featured

I'm running a special this weekend on www.joyofgivingbirth.ning.com - Anyone who joins and become a member today through Sunday will have their blog featured and added to the calendar. Check out the two… Continue

Added by Tomica Bonner on September 3, 2010 at 5:32pm — No Comments

I’m A Senior Pet…TLC Needed!

Here at My Symphony Of Life our dog’s vary in ages.

Let me tell you about our dog’s in the dog house!

Jack he’s a 3 year old Basset Hound. He’s a character and loves to make us laugh. He talks big but that’s all it is!

Jazmine is a 5 year English Springer Spaniel. She’s sweet and loving. Watch out for your food!…

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Added by Andrea Fairchild on August 27, 2010 at 9:57pm — No Comments

Counter Surfer Extraordinaire’s

Let me introduce to you the “Counter Surfer Extraordinaire’s” that My Symphony Of Life has experienced.

Introducing on one side of the stove is Jazmine aka Jazz, Pig Pen & Mama. This English Springer Spaniel comes to us from Ohio with 5 years experience.

The next contender on the other side of the stove is Max aka Baby, Majestic Max & Maximus. This English Springer Spaniel comes to us from…

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Added by Andrea Fairchild on August 27, 2010 at 6:52pm — No Comments

Un Educated Mom.

I am the first to admit that I am a terrible writer, on the computer that is. I discovered most recently, that some moms judge one another by their poor grammar skills. I found this out after I made a comment on another blog, I won't say which one, but it wasn't on this site. The moms on Mom Blogger's have been nothing but kind and non judgmental of my writing skills,( or lack there of) so this is why I will keep my opinions here. I never… Continue

Added by Tammy Blockinger on August 26, 2010 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Personal Finance Group Writing Project: Education and Wealth

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Added by Briana Ford on August 24, 2010 at 2:54pm — 1 Comment

Cherishing Love- A poem

Writing prompt instructions:

This week we're going to switch gears and write a little poetry. Writing poetry helps us work on cadence and rhythm which can make for better fiction. So by flexing our poetry muscles, we can in turn create more fluid fictional pieces. Please write a narrative poem that focuses on the workings of a family, whether it be your own or one that you've created from scratch. Good… Continue

Added by Angelia Sims on August 7, 2010 at 8:59am — No Comments

Literary Agents and One Night Stands

Read Marina's new post "Literary Agents and One-Night-Stands": http://wp.me/pzsX4-5q…

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Added by Marina DelVecchio on August 4, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

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