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Making The Most of Reading

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Reading is an important way for a writer to learn the craft. Much of what I’ve picked up has come from seeing how others do things. This article shares some techniques I’ve found helpful to get the most out of reading.

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Words Beginning With X - All Lengths And Their Meaning

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Sharing is Caring Thursday #10

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Happy International Women’s Day! A day to celebrate the inspiring achievements of all women across the globe. “What is better than wisdom? Woman. And what is better than a good woman? Nothing.”

Hopefully you’ll find some inspiration in the articles that feature in today’s post. This week, investing in your writing career, the influences of women, writing too much, and vital elements of a story. Thank you, writers, for the wonderfully helpful content.

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Words Beginning With X - All Lengths And Their Meaning

Using The 5 Senses In Writing: Examples To Inspire You

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Sharing is Caring Thursday #9

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Welcome to another instalment of Sharing is Caring Thursday. We’re now into March and supposedly Spring. But a cold wind is blowing from the east, bringing with it some beastly weather. A fine excuse to stay inside and read and write.

This week: nouns v pronouns, bad writing advice, how to write a synopsis, and 38 calls for submissions for paying markets. Thank you, writers, for the wonderfully helpful content!

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Words Beginning With X - All Lengths And Their Meaning

Using The 5 Senses In Writing: Examples To Inspire You