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bombing the trout
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A couple weeks ago, I threatened to run away with a John Mellencamp tribute band. No need to worry; I won’t be going anywhere. Lucky for you, I was so thoroughly bad that I coined a new phrase for it: “bombing the …
than or then
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Another common error I see is confusion between when to use than and then. We could start with boring definitions and usage rules. Than (defined here) can be used as a conjunction or preposition. Then (defined here) can be used …
december blog chain: santa’s secret
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This post is part of the December 2011 Blog Chain at Absolute Write. This month’s prompt: Home for the Holidays Write about a holiday memory in 1,000 words or less, if possible. It can be fiction or non-fiction, and the choice of …
interview
I’m being interviewed today at Charity Bradford’s blog. Charity is an avid reader and aspiring author. She’s involved with NaNoWriMo, writes science fiction and fantasy, and she’s a full-time mom as well. Click here to read the interview.
running away
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I’m running away and going on tour with a John Mellencamp tribute band! (Okay, not really. Maybe.) Several months ago, my friend Amy joined a site called BandMix.com where bands and musicians can find each other. On a lark, I …
#justwrite three sentences
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This month’s writing prompt: three sentences
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winning nanowrimo
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With two hours to spare on November 30, I won my first NaNoWriMo. This isn’t the first time I’ve done NaNoWriMo, but this is the first time I’ve won it. I’ve flirted with NaNoWriMo many times in previous years. This …
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writing on the computer
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For many years, I’ve struggled with writing on the computer. Every time I tried, it just felt wrong to me. I’d sit and stare at the blank screen, type for a while, but ultimately, it just never felt right. I …
