The Write Away

This blog is for writers.

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Days where this is all I accomplish are why I love summer

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My search history was laughable this morning

Biochemistry / Biochemical engineering / Industrial Biotechnology / Bioreactor / Biochemical Alterations / cost of Artificial Insemination / history of artificial insemination / How to collect child support / Child support guidelines in the state of Maine / Can you sue for child support

Oh how I'm glad my computer is password protected.

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This is a very structured way to plan and write a novel.  I'm not saying it's the best, and I definitely did not use it when I wrote mine, but its worth a shot if you are struggling to begin.

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I don't really know why I posted this.  I guess if you really like making graphs and list for your stories, and are also one hell of a starving artist.  

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50 Mini Poynter Courses

Writing Tool #1: Branch to the Right

Writing Tool #2: Use Strong Verbs

Writing Tool #3: Beware of Adverbs

Writing Tool #4: Period As a Stop Sign

Writing Tool #5: Observe Word Territory

Writing Tool #6: Play with Words

Writing Tool #7: Dig for the Concrete and Specific

Writing Tool #8: Seek Original Images

Writing Tool #9: Prefer Simple to Technical

Writing Tool #10: Recognize Your Story’s Roots

Writing Tool #11 Back Off or Show Off

Writing Tool #12: Control the Pace

Writing Tool #13: Show and Tell

Writing Tool #14: Interesting Names

Writing Tool #15: Reveal Character Traits

Writing Tool #16: Odd and Interesting Things

Writing Tool #17: The Number of Elements

Writing Tool #18: Internal Cliffhangers

Writing Tool #19: Tune Your Voice

Writing Tool #20: Narrative Opportunities

Writing Tool #21: Quotes and Dialogue

Writing Tool #22: Get Ready

Writing Tool #23: Place Gold Coins Along the Path

Writing Tool #24: Name the Big Parts

Writing Tool #25: Repeat

Writing Tool #26: Fear Not the Long Sentence

Writing Tool #27: Riffing for Originality

Writing Tool #28: Writing Cinematically

Writing Tool #29: Report for Scenes

Writing Tool #30: Write Endings to Lock the Box

Writing Tool #31: Parallel Lines

Writing Tool #32: Let It Flow

Writing Tool #33: Rehearsal

Writing Tool #34: Cut Big, Then Small

Writing Tool #35: Use Punctuation

Writing Tool #36: Write A Mission Statement for Your Story

Writing Tool #37: Long Projects

Writing Tool #38: Polish Your Jewels

Writing Tool #39: The Voice of Verbs

Writing Tool #40: The Broken Line

Writing Tool #41: X-Ray Reading

Writing Tool #42: Paragraphs

Writing Tool #43: Self-criticism

Writing Tool #44: Save String

Writing Tool #45: Foreshadow

Writing Tool #46: Storytellers, Start Your Engines

Writing Tool #47: Collaboration

Writing Tool #48: Create An Editing Support Group

Writing Tool #49: Learn from Criticism

Writing Tool #50: The Writing Process

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"In writing, as in reading, it’s good to set out with a sense of adventure and an eye for detail. Poetry especially delights in capturing in its net those brief flashes of wit or love that might otherwise pass unseen, keeping them to glint like fireflies in a jar."

Roo Borson

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For the Disney fans.

http://8tracks.com/idril/disney-study-mix

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Possibly the best way to kick start a new story.  Also, let's face it, another place to procrastinate. 

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Madeline L'Engle, Dr. Suess, George Orwell.

http://www.bubblecow.net/11-famous-writers-who-were-rejected-before-making-it-big

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Yes, the big block of text looks tedious, but if you are a writer who's looking to publish their work and just starting out, READ IT.  It was written by an actual editor and gives you the basics.  If you have no desire to publish, and write for the simple love of putting words on paper, carry on.  You have my blessing.

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I didn't lie in the title.  Forget hours, I could spend DAYS here.  What's more the stories are unique, hilarious, and incredibly well written for the subject matter.  I would start with this one about secretly terrifying animals.  It may or may not be my personal favorite.

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Three hours of inspiration.  Hello Playlist.  Goodbye Writers Block.

http://8tracks.com/pie_in_the_sky/writer-s-block-remedy

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Enter Text.  Find cliches.  Presto.

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If you're feeling really brave, call the speaker and read out loud.  You won't be able to hear any clapping, but hey, you never know.

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