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Once Upon a Novelist: November 2011
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Once Upon a Novelist. In a weak moment,I have written a book." Margaret Mitchell. Thursday, November 3, 2011. Magic Genie, I wish For. If I had three wishes right now from my very own magic genie, I'd wish for a PR specialist. Because there is SOOOO. Much to do in thinking of self publishing my novel. I spent most of yesterday looking into the various aspects of what I need to be doing to really give this baby of mine the best shot out there in the world of books. Wednesday, November 2, 2011. Make yourse...
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Once Upon a Novelist: Titilating Titles
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Once Upon a Novelist. In a weak moment,I have written a book." Margaret Mitchell. Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Some titles are wistful and subtle like. Gone With the Wind. While others are a bullet straight to the heart like Jodi Picoult's. But no matter which angle they take, titles are a large part of a consumer's first impression and can make the difference between a sale or re-shelving. No wonder that coming up with a good title can be the hardest part of writing a book! To do, was Scream Out Loud. B...
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Once Upon a Novelist: September 2010
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Once Upon a Novelist. In a weak moment,I have written a book." Margaret Mitchell. Wednesday, September 1, 2010. Yippee, Hooray, Yee. Yes, the kids are back in school! Well, two out of three anyway.but at least I'm no longer out numbered.). Who's bright idea was THAT? And you'll see why I hate school supply. Grader (and yes, it had to be yellow). A part of back to school preparations that I do enjoy: the summer reading book report. It is gratifying to see how far the kids have come since the past scho...
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Once Upon a Novelist: The Surest Way to Offend a Writer
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Once Upon a Novelist. In a weak moment,I have written a book." Margaret Mitchell. Wednesday, July 25, 2012. The Surest Way to Offend a Writer. The question: "So are you published? My response: the Charlie Brown "grin and bear it". Two days later, I'm at the bank opening an account for San Diego Scribblers and the business banker asks me to describe my business. The conversation went like this:. Banker: "Describe your business to me". Me: "I organize and run youth writing classes.". But I don't say anythi...
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Once Upon a Novelist: March 2011
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Once Upon a Novelist. In a weak moment,I have written a book." Margaret Mitchell. Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Oh boy. I spent some time on. Doing some "research" today. Researching for a hip, super cool book you ask? No such luck. No, I was researching the current lingo going around my son's sixth grade class. We had an interesting conversation in the car yesterday. It went something like this:. Usually private 12 year old:. Mom, just curious, what's a newb? Delighted to be asked mom:. How about a pimp?
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Once Upon a Novelist: October 2014
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Once Upon a Novelist. In a weak moment,I have written a book." Margaret Mitchell. Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Time to Return to Writing Fundamentals? In the October 2012 edition of The Atlantic. What the school found was that when writing proficiency became the focus in every class from English to science, student success in every subject improved and their test scores along with it. It appears that in lieu of specific writing instruction, previous curriculum required writing but did not teach how to do it.
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Once Upon a Novelist: May 2012
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Once Upon a Novelist. In a weak moment,I have written a book." Margaret Mitchell. Thursday, May 10, 2012. THE BIRTH ORDER OF BOOKS. Because I'm a mom, I see everything in relation to my kids. My hubby asks: "What's for dinner? I think: "What will little Johnny eat? A friend asks: "What are you doing this weekend? I scroll through my mental calendar of the kids' sports and birthday parties. Now the SECOND BOOK. Then there's the MOST RECENT BOOK. Will there be more? Only time will tell. Tuesday, May 1, 2012.
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Once Upon a Novelist: September 2011
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Once Upon a Novelist. In a weak moment,I have written a book." Margaret Mitchell. Thursday, September 15, 2011. So here we are again.many months since my last post and back again. Only this time, I'm alone. All the kids are in school this year - well, at least on Tuesdays and Thursdays - so my mind is running rampant with plot ideas and character descriptions. I'm finally back to my current WIP. Which had been placed on hold for the past year and boy does it feel great! Grade now YIKES, 5 th. Picture Win...
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Once Upon a Novelist: January 2011
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Once Upon a Novelist. In a weak moment,I have written a book." Margaret Mitchell. Friday, January 28, 2011. Samoas, Do Si Do's, Thin Mints. So the New Year has come and is really not so "new" anymore and this is my first post. Ugh. Apologies. Sorry. Ooops. This is my busy season. "An accountant," you assume. No - I am a 4 th. Grade Girl Scout leader and (drum roll please). IT'S COOKIE TIME! And drabs (in single bills and grubby coins, I might add). How do all you fabulous writer moms do it?
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