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Melissa McNallan commented on the blog post 'Titles and Tips for Revision from an Editor (Now Agent!) Who Knows'
I'll be querying you. Thanks for sharing the fabulous advice!
Melissa McNallan replied to the discussion 'Nothing's Happened' in the group Literary Fiction Writers
I love Christopher Volger! His insights are great. Another one to try is Robert McKee's Story. I have his on CD and LOVE it.
Melissa McNallan replied to the discussion 'Nothing's Happened' in the group Literary Fiction Writers
I go through it and write until the end a lot of the time and then go back and unpack what I've written. Often there's action in what's written, it's just hiding in how it's written. I discovered this after having my work…
Kelli Swearingen left a comment for Melissa McNallan
Welcome to Mother Writer,Melissa. Feel free to introduce yourself, browse our threads, or start one of your own. And again, welcome to Mother Writer.
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Melissa McNallan commented on the group 'Mother Writer!'
Dawne - what an apt quote of your own! I love it. Also, the "You can get help from your teachers..." one - which Dr. Suess book is that one from?
Blog Entry Finished http://melissamcnallan.wordpress.com/2010/02/03/to-do-list/
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Finally just finished another blog entry! http://ning.it/dh2t21
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Melissa McNallan replied to the discussion 'How do you know when an essay is done?' in the group Essay Writing
That is a really great way of looking at and thinking about it. As soon as I have a chance to sit down with some essays I've written I'm going to look at them in terms of that. Also it's helpful for me because I tutor at a college…
Melissa McNallan replied to the discussion 'How do you know when an essay is done?' in the group Essay Writing
If it's a topical essay rather than a memoir driven one I would start by making it circular like we learned in school and have the closing refer back to the opening with a possible twist. It may feel forced and awkward, but at least it would…
I think I'll become a query queen...
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What I wouldn't give for more time - esp. more not given away to the day job. If I could live on words. Someday a living on words alone.
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I've blogged a little for Skirt! Sadly little. I'd heard so much about blogging, about how profitable it can be, etc.. I didn't understand how, especially when the gig for the lovely, cool and fun site Skirt! was a non-paying one. The constant refrain from Jesus Christ Superstar, "What's the buzz, tell me what's a-happening?" sung by hippies dancing in the background of my mind stayed in the background until I started reading this month's issue of Women on Writing at…See More
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I've just taken the plunge and started a blog on my writing life. I'll be learning as I go. Reminds me of my first waitressing job...
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Melissa McNallan commented on the group 'Essay Writing'
Thanks for the link E Victoria. I checked it out and dig it! I love prompts and having a deadline. Perfect.
Profile Information
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- Rochester Women Magazine
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Journalism, Screenwriting
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- I have reviewed books and plays in the past.
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- Third Wednesdays Group at the Rural America Arts Partnership, Rochester Coffeeshop Group
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Posted on November 22, 2009 at 3:11pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I've blogged a little for Skirt! Sadly little. I'd heard so much about blogging, about how profitable it can be, etc.. I didn't understand how, especially when the gig for the lovely, cool and fun site Skirt! was a non-paying one. The constant refrain from Jesus Christ Superstar, "What's the buzz, tell me what's a-happening?" sung by hippies dancing in the background of my mind stayed in the background until I started reading this month's issue of Women on Writing at… Continue
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- At 4:20pm on November 16, 2010,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - Melissa, I just opened the door to the novelist group for you - welcome! 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 if you're not too uncomfortable talking about what you're working on. I’ll look forward to chatting with you!
Meg Waite Clayton
Novelist Group Moderator
Author of the national bestseller The Wednesday Sisters and the forthcoming The Four Ms. Bradwells (Ballantine, March 2011)
- At 5:35pm on May 19, 2010,
Kelli Swearingen said… - Welcome to Mother Writer,Melissa. Feel free to introduce yourself, browse our threads, or start one of your own. And again, welcome to Mother Writer.
kelli rodin
(admin)
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LOVE has been on my mind the past few days. Maybe because it's valentines day... maybe not. I just want you guys to know what love means. Real love, not the fake marketing kind. So, I've spent the last few days trying to define love for you, not…See More
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Sarah Harris commented on the blog post 'I could only write my memoir…After my mother had died'
Cris, I started writing when I finally believed in myself enough and allowed my voice to emerge and trust the process. The piece I'm working on is a one-woman show about mental illness and it was bubbling under the surface for years. It was…
Deb Lewis commented on the blog post 'After eight long years of dedication, perseverance, creating out of the box, blood, sweat, and tears...'
Wow, Janet. CONGRATULATIONS.
Yours is a fantastic journey and story -- thanks for sharing.
It's the inspiration I needed and it's so good to hear that doing it your way does sometimes work out beautifully.
Again, thanks…
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