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Writing a strong hook for your book
You’ve got your empty notepad in front of you, a steaming coffee, perhaps a few reference books, and all the time in the world. You pick up your pen and then…nothing. You know what...
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A time and a place to write
Do you have a story inside you just dying to be born, but you can’t seem to get in front of a notepad or computer to breathe life into it? Do you have a knack for coming...
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San Antonio's Talespinners
Much like the “Inklings” of old, Talespinners is a group of local San Antonio creative writers—storytellers (spinners of tales)—that shares writing tips, updates about the publishing industry, tools...
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Top 10 resources for writers
Writers, regardless of whether they pen prose or poetry, may need resources to tap into when they are in the heat of their craft. True wordsmiths should not be afraid to utilize reference books,...
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You need a getaway...to work
If you’re a writer or maybe just want to try your hand at writing, but have little peace at home with family, pets, telephones, televisions, doorbells, radios, and other gadgets distracting you, it...
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San Antonio's LibraryPalooza 2012 (Photos)
Last weekend, February 25, was San Antonio’s first-ever LibraryPalooza. The six-and-a-half-hour festival—free and open to the public—provided an opportunity for students, parents, teachers,...
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What you don't know
When it comes to creative writing, you have probably heard the following advice: “Write what you know.” It is sound guidance because it gets you to dig into your own experiences and emotions to create...
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Using prompts to inspire creative flow
How many of you have sat with pen and paper, or with fingers poised over a laptop, craving to create (or continue) a work of art but lacking even a single idea? That might sound strange to some...
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Visual inspiration for creative writing
People are affected and inspired by countless stimuli—the damp smell of rain on a hot brick sidewalk; the sound of waves crashing on the shore; the taste of buttery, fresh-baked bread; the feel of...
View ArticleEssential writer’s tool: A book review
Bookstores and websites are often crammed with “how to” books on writing, editing, finding agents and publishers, and just about every other aspect of putting pen to paper and fingers to keys....
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So you want to publish your book
Okay, you’ve got the next “great American novel” completed (or nearly done) and you are looking to get it into the hands and hearts of people around the world. Fantastic! However, what is the...
View ArticleWriting on the fly
It goes without saying that life can be extremely hectic. It would be ideal if inspiration for writing came exactly when you sit down for a break, or when you finish all your daily tasks and settle in...
View ArticleIs texting making us bad writers?
Shortcuts and abbreviations are prevalent in our “texting speech” today. In some cases, they are built into texting applications to save even more time in typing out a full message. When it comes to...
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