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Untold Stories

Posted on August 27, 2017 by jayne bowers

It’s not an overstatement to say that I love my writing group—the members, the interaction, the energy, the critiquing—all of that and more. When I first joined the group, we met a couple of times a month, one morning meeting … Continue reading →

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And Pictures Too!

Posted on December 5, 2016 by jayne bowers

People have been asking whether the Camden Writers’ 2016 anthology is similar to the one we published in 2014, Serving Up Memory. Yes and no. Both have stories, poems, recipes and photographs, but What I Wish I Could Tell You … Continue reading →

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Social Media Bandwagon

Posted on October 27, 2013 by jayne bowers

Attendees at yesterday’s SCWW Symposium learned quite a bit about the necessity of marketing one’s work. Whether the writer self-publishes his work or has a contract with a major publisher, he still has to “hawk his wares.” For the first … Continue reading →

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Writing Addiction

Posted on May 8, 2013 by jayne bowers

I have to make this snappy…and short. My husband thinks I’m hiding a secret addiction as I remain secreted away upstairs in my FROG (Family Room Over Garage). You might already what that acronym means, but I defined it just … Continue reading →

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Dancing Helper

Posted on April 18, 2013 by jayne bowers

It’s not chick lit, romance, or mystery. And it’s not science fiction or Southern fiction or any kind of fiction at all…at least not yet. Maybe at some future date, I’ll try to write fiction, but at the moment, I’ll … Continue reading →

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Saturday’s Lessons

Posted on May 28, 2012 by jayne bowers

I learned a lot of useful things on Saturday, things that will help me (and hopefully you too) in the future. Surround yourself with positive people, believe in your work, and work hard to get the word out about your event or work or grand opening. It’s also important to show appreciatation for those who help you out. And finally, having at least one person who shares your DNA show up can give you a boost like nothing else. Continue reading →

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