Topic: writing process

Karen posted a blog entry

The Essential Writing Process In a Book!
I thought I'd let VBT members and our blog visitors know of a review of a new book on writing I just posted at...

4 days ago

VBT - Writers on the Move | Topics: writing books, writing...

HD Silversmith posted a blog entry

What it means to write
By HD Silversmith on A Writer’s Space (Eric Maisel) PART VIII: Existential Space; Chapter 32: Using Your Existential...

4 days ago

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Soirette posted a blog entry

Life as Writing Practice
Natalie Goldberg's book Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within is one of the best-selling writing books of all time...

5 days ago

At My Soiree | Topics: Zen, writing..., Natalie..., writing...

HD Silversmith posted a blog entry

Making meaning, accepting choice
By HD Silversmith on A Writer’s Space (Eric Maisel) PART VIII: Existential Space; Chapter 31: Embracing Tremors Your choice...

5 days ago

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Dee Stewart posted a tweet

@codejill i am in the same writing process, too. lol

6 days ago

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iKan2 posted a blog entry

100 word fiction
A while back Boing Boing ran a contest for 100 word works of fiction. The theme was "Found in Space." To enter all you had to...

6 days ago

Shockobabble | Topics: writing..., fiction

HD Silversmith posted a blog entry

The writer as meaning-maker
By HD Silversmith on A Writer’s Space (Eric Maisel) PART VIII: Existential Space; Chapter 30: The Way of the Meaning-Maker I...

7 days ago

Punctum | Topics: A Writer's..., Authors, Books, Mindfulness

Ritergal posted a blog entry

The Other Side of the Story
Matilda Butler runs a column of writing prompts on the Women's Memoirs site. The current one is about point of view and...

8 days ago

The Heart and Craft of Lifestory Writing | Topics: Writing..., Focus, Attitude, insight

Karri posted a tweet

RT @heatherlloyd: The most important part of the writing process is actually preparing to write. #copywriting

9 days ago

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HD Silversmith posted a blog entry

An opportunity to blog meaningfully
Every post on Blog4Change.org must inspire others to actually do something that will help their neighbor, a stranger, a pet,...

9 days ago

Punctum | Topics: Blogs, Mindfulness, Writing...

Mike posted a blog entry

Writing Tip of the Day - Engaging the Senses: Sight
Engaging the Senses: SightBy Brenna Lyonshttp://www.brennalyons.comClick hereEveryone tells you to engage the senses, to show...

9 days ago

Mike's Writing Workshop & Newsletter | Topics: Brenna Lyons, writing..., writing tips, advice

Mike posted a blog entry

Procrastination Problem
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10 days ago

Mike's Writing Workshop & Newsletter | Topics: Inkygirl, writing..., procrastin..., Debbie Ridpath...

HD Silversmith posted a blog entry

Choose your own writing retreat
By HD Silversmith on A Writer’s Space (Eric Maisel) PART VII: Public Space; Chapter 29: Two Weeks in Italy If [a place] has...

11 days ago

Punctum | Topics: A Writer's..., Academia, Authors, Books

HD Silversmith posted a blog entry

Eric Maisel - Ten Zen Seconds
via www.tenzenseconds.com The Incantations: • I am completely stopping • I expect nothing • I am doing my work • I...

12 days ago

Punctum | Topics: Authors, Books, Mindfulness, Writing...

saramerica posted a blog entry

The Loser leaves her Lair! And...Top Sekrit Project
I'm a single mom. I live in the suburbs. I spend all day alone, writing in my basement. I don't get out much. As my 13...

13 days ago

It's my life and I'll blog if I want to! | Topics: top sekrit..., writing...

Karlana posted a blog entry

LV: “Why leave out ‘American’ Christmas?
This was printed in the Las Vegas Sub newspaper today. I find this quite interesting and even submitted my letter to the...

14 days ago

Karlana's World - My Life | Topics: Articles, Issues in..., essay writing as..., essay writing...

HD Silversmith posted a blog entry

Self-censorship, authenticity, and your own writing
By HD Silversmith on A Writer’s Space (Eric Maisel) PART VII: Public Space; Chapter 28: On Being Not Quite So Nice It isn't...

14 days ago

Punctum | Topics: A Writer's..., Authors, Writing...

HD Silversmith posted a blog entry

Schedule your writing
By HD Silversmith it's time to adjust my writing schedule as my work demands and the seasons shift. I'm a great believer in...

15 days ago

Punctum | Topics: Goal-setting, Writing...

The Rock House Blog posted a tweet

Vernon Reid - Guitar Lesson and Writing Process of Cult of Personality http://bit.ly/6P7qCj

15 days ago

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HD Silversmith posted a blog entry

Write something that makes a difference
By HD Silversmith on A Writer’s Space (Eric Maisel) PART VII: Public Space; Chapter 27: Standing Up Maisel's writing about...

18 days ago

Punctum | Topics: A Writer's..., Academia, Authors, Blogs

Backpacking Dad posted a tweet

@burghbaby but for him it was always about a year, and didn't even include any sexual innuendo during the writing process.

19 days ago

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HD Silversmith posted a blog entry

And now we return to regularly scheduled programming
By HD Silversmith With NaNoWriMo behind us and December before us, it's time to return to Punctum's regular schedule. Join me...

19 days ago

Punctum | Topics: A Writer's..., Authors, Blogs, Writing...

Elroy Jetson posted a tweet

J.C. Hutchins interesting take on the writing process. http://bit.ly/8IoV3H

20 days ago

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Mz M posted a tweet

Dickens’s Writing Process Revealedhttp://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/01/dickenss-writing-process-revealed/

20 days ago

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Bill Henderson posted a blog entry

Beyond NaNoWriMo – Revision, Anyone?
Okay, NaNoWriMo's over. Were you having fun careening along on the crest of your sheer unabated creativity? Well, get ready to...

21 days ago

WriteaBetterNovel | Topics: NaNoWriMo, Writing..., Fiction..., Natasha...

Lori C posted a tweet

RT @hipwritermama: 19 authors chat @readergirlz Writing process, books & more http://ow.ly/Hm9Q

21 days ago

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HD Silversmith posted a blog entry

Make your own success
By HD Silversmith "No one's gonna drag you up into the light where you belong." - Source unknown I came home from work...

21 days ago

Punctum | Topics: Academia, Goal-setting, NaNoWriMo, Writing...

HD Silversmith posted a blog entry

Create writing deadlines for yourself
By HD Silversmith Professional writer Nina Amir, a seasoned journalist, nonfiction editor, author, consultant, and writing...

22 days ago

Punctum | Topics: Authors, Blogs, NaNoWriMo, Writing...

Desiree posted a blog entry

I’m working on a big painting, sort of
I haven’t named my characters yet.So my mindmaps and my outlines are filled with different codes for the characters. Main...

22 days ago

Me, a writer of movie scripts | Topics: Characters, Project: The..., Writing..., Project: ERG

Classroom Teacher posted a tweet

WordPress plugin to add info (draft, published) to let students identify the Writing Process. http://www.copress.org/wiki/Edit_Flow_Project

25 days ago

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HD Silversmith posted a blog entry

Nearing the NaNoWriMo finish line
By HD Silversmith So here's the deal at Day 27 of NaNoWriMo: my word count is fine, I will cross the finish line, but the...

25 days ago

Punctum | Topics: Goal-setting, NaNoWriMo, Writing...

Desiree posted a blog entry

Find a way to outline the story
I can’t say that the story in “The Beautymaker” has made a revolutionary jump or that I fully know what message I want to...

25 days ago

Me, a writer of movie scripts | Topics: Outline, Project: The..., Writing..., Project: ERG

HD Silversmith posted a blog entry

Happy NaNoWriMo Thanksgiving
By HD Silversmith Good heavens, today (and the rest of the month, for that matter) will be something of a challenge! I need to...

26 days ago

Punctum | Topics: Goal-setting, Holidays, NaNoWriMo, Writing...

Desiree posted a blog entry

I have a story, but no good reason to tell it
I was hoping that I should feel just as much for both my projects. And that I would be able to keep them both in the same...

26 days ago

Me, a writer of movie scripts | Topics: Project: The..., Writing..., Project: ERG

HD Silversmith posted a blog entry

NaNoWriMo - Day 24: slash the outline
By HD Silversmith So here's the deal. It's Day 24 of NaNoWriMo and that means there's less than a week left to finish a...

28 days ago

Punctum | Topics: NaNoWriMo, Writing...

HD Silversmith posted a blog entry

Nano Tip #17: Make Writing a Habit
via scottwesterfeld.com I’m saying that the overall writing experience should become habitual—your brain and body should...

28 days ago

Punctum | Topics: Authors, Blogs, NaNoWriMo, Writing...

Desiree posted a blog entry

Before I start writing
How do I know how much of a mindmap and a beat-sheet that is fulfilled?I’m thinking of my progress bars to the left where I...

28 days ago

Me, a writer of movie scripts | Topics: Project:..., Beat Sheet, Mind mapping, Writing...

Ritergal posted a blog entry

Interview with Gina Mazza
“Inspiration happens, but it has to catch you working,” advises Gina Mazza, creative alchemist extraordinaire, as she...

29 days ago

The Heart and Craft of Lifestory Writing | Topics: Free Writing, Author..., Writing..., Muse

Mike posted a blog entry

All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in NaNoWriMo
All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in NaNoWriMoBy Jason BlackI'm ashamed to say that I didn't write my first novel until I...

36 days ago

Mike's Writing Workshop & Newsletter | Topics: Nanowrimo, writing..., Jason Black, National Novel Writing...

Mike posted a blog entry

NaNoWriMo: Taking It Up Several Notches
Taking It Up Several NotchesBy Jocelyne AllenI started my first NaNoWriMo with my head stuck in the armpit of a Japanese...

37 days ago

Mike's Writing Workshop & Newsletter | Topics: Nanowrimo, writing..., Jocelyne..., National Novel Writing...

Mike posted a blog entry

The NaNoWriMo Stories
How to Succeed at NaNoWriMo Using Endurance Training By Christy GoldfederI trained for and competed in a sprint triathlon (½...

37 days ago

Mike's Writing Workshop & Newsletter | Topics: Nanowrimo, writing..., National Novel Writing..., Nancy...

Mike posted a blog entry

Story Plotting: Basic Needs/Wants/Desires
Story Plotting: Basic Needs/Wants/DesiresEight Basic Wants/Needs1. Making $$2. Saving $$3. Winning Praise4. Self-Improvement5....

37 days ago

Mike's Writing Workshop & Newsletter | Topics: writing..., writing, plotting

Mike posted a blog entry

Calvin Trillin on the Joy of Writing
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38 days ago

Mike's Writing Workshop & Newsletter | Topics: Calvin..., writing..., Big Think, interview

Mike posted a blog entry

NaNoWriMo 2009: A Stepping Stone
NaNoWriMo 2009: A Stepping StoneBy Teah AbdullahWhen I told my friends that I will be writing a novel this November a few...

38 days ago

Mike's Writing Workshop & Newsletter | Topics: Teah Abdullah, Nanowrimo, writing..., National Novel Writing...

Lori C posted a tweet

RT @TeachingBooks: Nonfiction author Sue Macy shares passion for research, the writing process, & womens sports history http://bit.ly/4ocB5z

38 days ago

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Mike posted a blog entry

The NaNoWriMo Experience/Reactions
Jennifer said...You want to know what I am going through? I am going through a frog attack. There are frogs. In my novel. Out...

44 days ago

Mike's Writing Workshop & Newsletter | Topics: writers, Nanowrimo, writing..., National Novel Writing...

Mike posted a blog entry

How to Write a Great Novel: Junot Diaz
Source: Wall Street JournalJunot Diaz"I think 90% of my ideas evaporate because I have a terrible memory and because I seem to...

44 days ago

Mike's Writing Workshop & Newsletter | Topics: Junot Diaz, writing..., novelist, novel

Mike posted a blog entry

NaNoWriMo Mania!/Part 2
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45 days ago

Mike's Writing Workshop & Newsletter | Topics: YouTube, Nanowrimo, writing..., National Novel Writing...