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Karen Freeman-Smith
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Karen Freeman-Smith replied to the discussion 'NANOWRIMO Check-in Thread' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
Karen Freeman-Smith replied to the discussion 'NANOWRIMO Check-in Thread' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"I'm in. I've tried NaNo 3 times before and failed... once I wrote myself into a corner I couldn't get out of and twice work got in the way and I just forgot about it.
This year I'm going in with an outline and trying…"
Karen Freeman-Smith replied to the discussion 'Need reactions to a possible title' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"I would expect a historical/memoir type of book about a family or something ... one of those multi-generational stories. (Or possibly non-fiction about how we learned to tell time and make the calendar)
It does make me think a little of…"
Karen Freeman-Smith liked Lauren B. Davis's blog post "If you find reading boring, you're not doing it right."
Karen Freeman-Smith posted a status
"I just set up a new toy at http://plagerize.me - it's automated writing prompts. Stop by and check it out if you are having writer's block."
Karen Freeman-Smith liked Jan Fischer Wade's blog post 99 Tweeps Writers Should Follow! Twitter Anyone?
Karen Freeman-Smith replied to the discussion 'What did you blog about Today?' in the group Blogging about Books and Writing!
"I'm taking off in a new direction on my blog. I'm going to be doing some book reviews for ebooks (the free ones). This weekend starts with my first book - "Mother of Wolves" by Zoe Brooks (also a SheWrites member).…"
Karen Freeman-Smith liked Zetta Brown's blog post [REALITY CHECK] Self Editing or “Never Submit Your First Draft”
Karen Freeman-Smith replied to the discussion 'Magic Realism Book Challenge' in the group Surreal Fiction, Magic Realism and Flash Fiction
"Sounds like The Knife Thrower for this week then. Just downloaded it..."
Karen Freeman-Smith liked Zoe Brooks's discussion Magic Realism Book Challenge
Rebecca Freeman commented on the blog post 'Spring Cleaning with Word Press'
"This is a great idea! I think it would be really helpful for organizing the content of a novel or keeping track of the characters and back-story as well. I think I'll give it a try."
Rebecca Freeman liked Karen Freeman-Smith's blog post Spring Cleaning with Word Press
Karen Freeman-Smith posted a blog post
Spring Cleaning with Word Press
I thought some of you might be interested in how I'm using WordPress to help me with my "spring cleaning". Okay, so it's not exactly Spring, but I've been putting off this project for years, not just months and I can't let a little hot weather get in my way now. The Problem - I have all these files on my computer: photos, journals, bits and pieces of stories and story ideas, school papers, scans of payroll stubs and tax returns, and who knows what else. I save everything. Using the computer…See More
Karen Freeman-Smith replied to the discussion 'Magic Realism Book Challenge' in the group Surreal Fiction, Magic Realism and Flash Fiction
"The only one I have (and have read) is the Time Traveler's Wife. It's on the shelf at home though, and I'm on the road for now. I'd be interested in Chocolat and could download that one on my Kindle probably. Or…"
Profile Information
- Who I am:
- artist, writer, web developer, truck driver, and homeschooling single parent
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- http://karenfreemansmith.com
http://darrkethoughts.com
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- None...yet. Well, there was this one literary magazine at my high school. That was a long time ago though. I don't even have a copy!
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Blog Posts
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- I want to start doing some book (or story) reviews on my DarrkeThoughts blog. I'm looking for mainly fantasy fiction for this project.
- Services I offer to other writers:
- plagerize.me (a website that generates story starters, characters, and other writing prompts)
- I found out about She Writes from:
- online search - google
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Spring Cleaning with Word Press
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:16am 1 Comment 1 Like
I thought some of you might be interested in how I'm using WordPress to help me with my "spring cleaning".
Okay, so it's not exactly Spring, but I've been putting off this project for years, not just months and I can't let a little hot weather get in my way now.
The Problem -
I have all these files on my computer: photos, journals, bits and pieces of stories and story ideas, school papers, scans of payroll stubs and tax returns, and who knows what…
Continue Looking for my Voice
Posted on July 26, 2012 at 10:37am 0 Comments 0 Likes
The one job I wanted to have when I grew up was a writer. And everyone around me kept saying that's a nice hobby, but I needed to be "realistic" and find a way to make a living first. That's probably the worst advice I ever got.
I'm in my late 40's now. I keep 'starting' to write, and then life gets in the way. I seldom finish anything, and even when I do it ends up in the same dusty corner of my hard drive as the rest of my false starts. I tried being a computer programmer for…
ContinueComment Wall (6 comments)
- At 2:33pm on July 27, 2012,
Michelle Cullen said… Thanks Karen :-) I'll have to post some pics of the book for you.
- At 12:46pm on July 27, 2012,
Jennifer Lauck said… Hi and let me be one of the first to welcome you to Shewrites. This is a terrific site, tons of resources and innovative info. As my own bonus, you have access to my teaching site and free teachings on memoir. Just click here and sign up. No spam, I promise. Just great teaching tips. Enjoy! XO Jennifer
- At 12:10pm on July 27, 2012,
samantha stacia said…
Hello Karen!
I want to personally Thank You for joining my group Blooming Late!
Please feel free to check out the main wall and if you have time please say hello. We also have the To Kick Things Off discussion board where you can introduce yourself and describe more about your writing. Also make sure to read the special WELCOME TO YOUR GROUP letter on the main page right above the wall that will start you off on the right foot.
And if theres anything else I can personally help you with, please dont hesitate to contact me. I am so glad you are here!
Samantha Stacia
- At 8:26am on July 27, 2012,
Meg Waite Clayton said… Karen, We're delighted to have you join us in the novelist group! If you haven’t done so already, you might introduce yourself by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll Show You Mine” discussion. We do a live chat Wednesdays at 1 EST, with instructions on how to participate in the "Our Water Cooler" box near the top of the group page. And we save the wall for discussion, but welcome links to helpful blog posts on the “Links to Helpful Blog Posts for Writers” discussion thread and to published books in the “Our Published Novels” one. I hope you’ll enjoy the group.
Meg Waite Clayton
Novelist Group Moderator
Bestselling Author of four novels, including The Wednesday Sisters (a writing group novel) and the forthcoming The Wednesday Daughters (Random House/Ballantine)
- At 4:53pm on July 26, 2012,
Jill Starishevsky said…
Welcome to SheWrites. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.
Jill Starishevsky
Prosecutor, Child Abuse/Sex Crimes
Author, My Body Belongs to Me - A Child Sexual Abuse Prevention book
Executive Director, The Innocence Revolution
- At 8:15am on July 26, 2012,
Caitlyn Levin said… Hello,
Welcome to She Writes! We're excited to have you here.
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around, or a great way to jump in is to get involved with our Groups and Live Chats.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!All the best,
Caitlyn Levin
Community Manager
Latest Activity
Jennifer Lauck left a comment for catherine harnett"Hi and let me be one of the first to welcome you to Shewrites. This is a terrific site, tons of resources and innovative info. As my own bonus, you have access to my teaching site and free teachings on memoir. Just click here…"
Meg Waite Clayton left a comment for catherine harnett"Catherine, Just waving hello. If you’re looking for places to connect here, we’d love to have you join us in the Novelists (Struggling or Not) group.
Hope you enjoy it here, and best of luck with your writing.
Warmly, Meg Waite Clayton…"
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