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Writing Prompt: Adage Origins

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Oct. 31st, 2019

Adages– the non-native English speaker’s worst nightmare (other than idioms… shudders). Early birds get worms, a bird in the hand worth two in the bush, killing two birds with one… Writing Prompt: Adage Origins

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Tools to Inspire Your Writing

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Oct. 24th, 2019

Inspiration (noun): An elusive and fickle mistress who comes in and out of your life with a fleeting indifference. NOTE FOR WRITERS: Inspiration may come to you at the worst… Tools to Inspire Your Writing

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Author Spotlight: Cheryln Cadle

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Oct. 21st, 2019

Name: Cheryln Cadle Book Title: Letters From Christopher Genre: True Crime Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book in 10 words or less. Cheryln Cadle (CC): A true crime book with… Author Spotlight: Cheryln Cadle

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Is It Ever Okay To Use Passive Voice?

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Oct. 17th, 2019

Based on everything we’ve been taught about writing, passive voice should be avoided at all costs. It takes away from the person delivering the action and instead emphasizes the action… Is It Ever Okay To Use Passive Voice?

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Author Spotlight: Barbara Ann Colbert

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Oct. 10th, 2019

Name: Barbara Ann Colbert Hometown: Philadelphia, PA Book Title: The Boogiekids Genre: Children’s Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book in 10 words or less. Barbara Ann Colbert (BAC): Imaginative, intriguing,… Author Spotlight: Barbara Ann Colbert

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Neil Gaiman’s Writing Tips

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Oct. 3rd, 2019

As writers, we want to be creative, uninhibited, and free with our craft. Nothing turns us into pouty, rebellious teenagers faster than being told ‘the rules’ for crafting stories. Well,… Neil Gaiman’s Writing Tips

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