Tag Archives: writing tips

eTools of the Trade by Rebecca Heflin

Posted on June 21, 2018 by

In today’s digital world, there are eTools for just about every task under the sun, from photo editing to time management, restaurant bookings to banking – all intended to make our lives easier and more productive. The same applies to … Continue reading →

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What’s Old is New

Posted on April 23, 2018 by

This morning on my Facebook feed I found something amazing. No worries, it’s not a political post, but it is about something we can all agree on. SHOES! Toms shoes, those cute tennis shoes that Pinterest Experts love to pain … Continue reading →

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A Career Changing Craft Book

Posted on April 20, 2018 by

I have read at ton – and I mean A TON – of writing craft books. I spent 3 years of my life and over fifty thousand dollars earning an MFA in creative writing. I have (in total) an entire … Continue reading →

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Tips for Keeping A Series Fresh by Beth Carter

Posted on April 11, 2018 by

Before we discuss the challenges of penning a series, please help me celebrate! It’s release day for CHAOS AT COCONUTS, Book 2, which all began with double award-winning THURSDAYS AT COCONUTS. As I write Books 3, 4, (and possibly 5 … Continue reading →

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Fresh Starts & First Sentences by Beth Carter

Posted on January 10, 2018 by

Happy 2018! Since we’re still early in the new year, assessing our goals, and planning our lofty writing aspirations, I decided to research starts. And by starts, I mean first sentences from a variety of novels whether a classic or … Continue reading →

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Story Questions

Posted on October 6, 2017 by

  A while back, my husband and writing partner, the D of C.D. Hersh,  built me a new cabinet pantry. We spent the better part of an afternoon talking about the size and construction of the pantry to make sure … Continue reading →

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Writing A Series As An Unorganized Pantser

Posted on August 16, 2017 by

There I said it. I’m unorganized. I wasn’t always like this. In fact, in the late eighties and nineties, I was administrative assistant to a college president. Before that, I was an executive secretary to a hospital administrator. After I … Continue reading →

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