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Author Interview: Thomas Bartlett
Thomas Bartlett, author of Americans Bombing Paris, sat down recently to discuss writing and his journey to becoming a published author. When and why did you begin writing?As a book-obsessed child, I used to tell people I was going to be a writer, alongside a load of other jobs. I dabbled a bit in my twenties,…
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Meet the Author: Mercedes Fox
Mercedes Fox, an independent author of werewolf novels, specializes in all things scary and gory. She currently resides in Colorado with her husband and puppies. I chatted recently with Mercedes about writing and her life as a published author. So, what is the best thing about being a writer? It’s a solo job. I don’t have to sit in…
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The Wonderful World of Semicolons and Colons
Semicolons and colons. Where do I begin? I often see people run amok with semicolons (;) and colons (:), constantly using them like commas. At other times, it seems as if many folks believe colons and semicolons are interchangeable. Let me set something straight right now: semicolons and colons are not interchangeable! You wouldn’t consider…
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Writerly Friday: Prompt
The story is titled The Man from Sparta. Write an opening line and/or a short 500-word story.
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Common Comma Problems, Pt. 3
Commas, commas, commas. They really are some annoying little jokers, aren’t they? Commas can mean the difference between a clearly written sentence and a sentence that makes little to no sense. Let’s take a look at a few more general rules of comma usage:
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Writerly Friday: Prompt
Premise: A family moves into an old Victorian house in a sleepy town where everybody knows everybody. The house has been vacant for the last five years, and nobody knows why the previous family left so suddenly. Prompt: Write a 500 word story, but write it from the perspective of the house not the family. …
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Common Comma Problems, Pt. 2
Commas are annoying but a fact of life in the English language. Last week, I discussed a few straightforward comma usage rules. Today, let’s look at a few more rules of comma usage: 1. Commas used to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses written in a series. Ex. Jimmy made sure to wear a suit, tie, blazer…
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Writerly Friday: Prompt
Write a story or poem based on this character and premise: a 71 year old widow who lives alone in her suburban home; she has no friends other than two old dogs and a cat; and she starts receiving visits from a strange young man who claims to be her son.
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