Stay in the Story

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by Maria GeraciAbout 15 months ago, I began writing my latest wip (work-in-progress).I'm only about 3/4's done with the story. A novel that should have taken me about 6 months to write. So why haven't I finished it yet? Yes, life got in the way. But life always gets in the way. I...

Favorite Dorothy Parker Quotes

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by Ellen Meister"I hate writing, I love having written."That quote comes from Dorothy Parker, one of America's greatest wits. And while I understand exactly what she meant (writing is often an exercise in compressed angst, after all) I'm a little too ambivalent to get on board. Writing...

A Commitment to Excellence

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By Marilyn Brant"Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal -- a commitment to excellence -- that will enable you to attain the success you seek." ~Mario AndrettiAndretti said a mouthful of keywords here: Desire....