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Writers’ Library
The above is a sampling of the many articles in my Writers' Library. Anyone who wishes to use it is welcome.There's a more comprehensive listing of articles, seminar notes,...
MISTAKES WE MAKE: PART 8
KNOWING WHAT WE NEED #1 We’re curious creatures. We listen to others and can tell them exactly what they need. We can watch world events, and we know what needs to be done. We...
MISTAKES WE MAKE: PART 7
SELF-SABOTAGE AND SELF-FULFILLED PROPHESYSELF-SABOTAGE: THE ART OF SNATCHING DEFEAT OUT OF THE JAWS OF VICTORY.SELF-FULFILLED PROPHESY: THE ART OF WILLFULLY STRUCTURING EVENTS TO...
150 THRILLERS CONTEST
I'm a charter member of ITW--International Thriller Writers--and the organization is having a contest that is a fantastic opportunity to study the market and enjoy a lot of good...
WINDSHIELDS & REARVIEW MIRRORS
As many of you know, I’m taking care of my daughter’s newborn while she teaches, so my schedule has had to undergo radical changes. Well, I got this brilliant idea to finish a...
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MISTAKES WE MAKE: PART 6
cross-posted at www.vickihinze.net: Vicki's Special Projects site.WHAT WE WANT MOSTWriters are creative people. Creative people get ideas--lots of ideas--and those ideas are not...
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
My holiday wish for all of you is that you know joy, laughter, love and peace.Blessings,Vickiwww.vickihinze.com
MISTAKES WE MAKE: PART 5
PROCRASTINATION There are several specific times when procrastination can be a writer’s biggest challenge. They are when a writer: starts a new book is in the middle of writing a...
MISTAKES WE MAKE: PART 4
MOTIVATION AND FRIGIDITYAs people and as writers, we tend to underestimate the impact of motivation and frigidity. Ignoring either can carry huge penalties because when you get...
Reviewers Can Be Tough
Reviewers Can Be ToughIf you think the review on your book was tough, check out this one: http://www.thelocal.se/5818/20061215Typically, a reviewer at least reads the book before...
MISTAKES WE MAKE: PART 3
SELF-TALK/SELF-PERCEPTION: CONSTRUCTIVE OR DESTRUCTIVE? Authors are creative people, and creative people are trained by nature or design to explore alternatives and ponder...
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