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A Writer’s Acrostic Poems by Catherine Castle

Posted on April 10, 2018 by

  April begins the Writer’s Digest Poem A Day (PAD) challenge. I often participate in it, using the prompts as a jumping off point for poems. I love poetry and poetic forms. The acrostic is one of my favorite forms. … Continue reading →

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Novel Writing — Let Me Count The Ways by Catherine Castle

Posted on February 27, 2018 by

  Beginners sometimes ask me how a novel is written, the answer to which is: Any way at all. One knows only when it is finished, and then if one is serious, he will never do it the same way … Continue reading →

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14 Effective Writing Habits of Famous Authors

Posted on December 13, 2016 by

Writing habits—what are they really? If we are disciplined writers are we supposed to hit the computer every day for x number of hours or words? Does it mean letting the dishes rot in the sink until you have your … Continue reading →

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How to Salvage a Manuscript

Posted on October 25, 2016 by

During a recent forage through an old Writer’s Encyclopedia for blog ideas, I came across an entry entitled “How to Salvage a Manuscript.” Great topic for a writer’s tip blog, I thought. Here’s what the book recommended, and I quote. … Continue reading →

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English Language … Alcohol Content Over 22.5 Percent.

Posted on September 2, 2016 by

  Did you know that the English language alcohol content is more than 22.5 percent? What in the world, you ask, does that mean? It’s hard. Hard liquor can make you dizzy. Trying to figure out the English language can … Continue reading →

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Fun with Definitions

Posted on July 19, 2016 by

Fun with Definitions   The English language is nothing if not strange. Its homonyms and homophones can confuse anyone. Add synonyms to the mix and that’s a lot to learn. Here’s another twist you can add to the complexity of … Continue reading →

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