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Text or Visit?

Posted on January 12, 2016 by jayne bowers

“I hope you can think of something to write about,” my husband said as he left this morning. “Are you kidding?” I asked. “My mind is a jumble of things I want to write about. The problem is getting it … Continue reading →

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So Many Rules!

Posted on January 28, 2015 by jayne bowers

A quiet house with no deadlines, appointments, luncheon dates, or “must-dos” on my agenda today. I’m caught up with discussion posts, and it’s too cold to go on a walk, so I have no excuse not to write something. But … Continue reading →

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Pier Encounter

Posted on June 29, 2014 by jayne bowers

A few months ago, one of my daughters and I were discussing my Facebook author page, and she diplomatically informed me that if I wanted people to like and follow it, I needed to add new information more regularly AND … Continue reading →

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It Even Has Pictures

Posted on June 9, 2014 by jayne bowers

Since I’ve begun writing on a more consistent basis, I’ve come across so much beneficial information that I can scarcely keep track of it all. Use strong verbs, write what you know, watch those “to be” verbs, and just do … Continue reading →

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Watch That Word Count!

Posted on April 9, 2014 by jayne bowers

See if you think this post is any different from my earlier ones. I just finished reading The Shy Writer Reborn by Hope Clark, and she’s changed the way I look at blogging. Creator of the website FundsforWriters.com, author of the … Continue reading →

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I always enjoy meeting with my writing group. Well, it’s not my group in terms of ownership.  Rather, it’s a group composed of writers at various stages along the path of publication. One of our members, Brenda Remmes, just had … Continue reading →

Posted on March 21, 2014 by jayne bowers | 5 Comments

What Would Tolstoy Do?

Posted on March 11, 2014 by jayne bowers

I once read that Tolstoy was working on revisions of War and Peace when he died. The epic masterpiece that survived is recognized as one of the most important in world literature. It’s one of the longest too. I know … Continue reading →

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Show, Don’t Tell

Posted on February 9, 2014 by jayne bowers

I think I’m probably the only person in my writing group who doesn’t write fiction. It’s beginning to stress me out a little. Not a lot, just a skosh. I’ve done some experimenting with dialogue. It might not sound natural … Continue reading →

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Get a Website, Get a Website!

Posted on January 31, 2014 by jayne bowers

In our writing group, we’ve often talked about how to get one’s work out there without becoming annoying. How can a person market his or her book, jewelry, or photography business without hitting people over the head? To be honest, … Continue reading →

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Algorithms and Popularity Lists

Posted on January 28, 2014 by jayne bowers

For the past couple of years, I’ve been a part of a writer’s group with a mission and an agenda for every meeting. We begin by talking shop about the goings-on in the state organization, SCWW, and then we chat … Continue reading →

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