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Poetic Favourites #5 – Concrete Poetry
As a teacher, one of the simplest ways of introducing poetry to elementary students is the concrete or shape poem. I’ve taught this style from grade 2 to grade 9. Kids like them because they’re fun. But as an adult,… Read More ›
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Editing Tip #74 – How Cliche is Cliche
I find it immensely interesting to note just how many new and emerging writers fall back on the use of cliche in their descriptions (although, let’s be honest here – some multi-book indie authors who publish for the love of… Read More ›
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Winners of the IP Short Fiction Writing Contest – 2015
It is my pleasure to announce this year’s winners of the Infinite Pathways Short Fiction Writing Contest: FIRST PLACE Anne Kathleen McLaughlin with “The Newfoundland Storyteller” ~ SECOND PLACE Chris Macgregor with “I am, Apparently, A Slow Learner” ~ THIRD… Read More ›
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Acquiring Book Reviews, Pt.5
Publicity Tip #73 ~ As you’re well aware, some of the best places to get book reviews done is by fellow book bloggers who are interested in reading your genre. When doing this on your own the problems we face… Read More ›
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WORDS OF A MAN
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Editing Tip #73 – Grammar vs. Style
It’s common knowledge that when you’re writing fiction you can break the almighty “grammar & sentence structure” rules… to a point. And that’s my point today. Lately I’ve read a number of short stories and indie books where it’s obvious… Read More ›
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Character Connections – Inside & Out
A great pick-up line is just like having a great first chapter: you want to engage your reader/partner immediately and the best way to do that is to make a connection. This connection needs to happen not only between them… Read More ›
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Acquiring Book Reviews, Pt. 4
Publicity Tip #72 Courtesy of C. L. Black, Author. Find What Works For You ~ Hi everyone, When M.J. asked me to write a short post about getting reviews I didn’t know what to say. My first book, Immortal Coil,… Read More ›


