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Log Lines

The first time I heard the term “log line” used, I wondered what the person was talking about. Since we were in a writers’ group meeting, I was fairly certain it had nothing to do with organizing fresh-cut timber into … Continue reading

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Conflict or Bad Situations?

In one of my earlier blogs, I mentioned that I had written seven novels the publishing industry was too myopic to see the brilliance of. Maybe you have one or two of those manuscripts hidden in your storage shed, too. … Continue reading

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So You Want to Be a Professional Writer

In our last blog, we discussed goal-setting. No sense starting to write unless you know what your objective is. Now that you’ve decided you not only want to write but want to become a professional writer, what’s next? Unless we’re … Continue reading

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Goals

Okay, so you’re going to write a novel. Great idea. Most people have at least one idea in their minds for a story they’d like to tell. Why not write yours. YOU SHOULD! But wait a minute. Let’s not just … Continue reading

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They Also Serve

John Milton said, “They also serve who only stand and wait.” Seems like a strange thing to say. Isn’t it the movers and shakers who make all the difference in this world? Sometimes we get to thinking that way, but … Continue reading

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Why Warrior Writers

Let me briefly introduce myself. My name is David Walker. After writing off and on during a forty-two year career as a health insurance agent, I decided to get serious about writing. During our last year or so as president … Continue reading

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Grandmother–Talebearer

One of the features of Free Friday will be guest blogs from time to time. Today blog is by Jessica R. Patch. For more of Jessica’s posts, click her name in the Blogroll on this page. A Memorable Moment with … Continue reading

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Announcement of Change

As of Friday, August 5th, the format for this blog will be changed. Mondays will be on writing, starting with a multi-week series on Warrior Writer Boot Camp techniques. Wednesdays will be Remembrances – people, places and things. Fridays will … Continue reading

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