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  • Hello all - I'm Elizabeth. I'm a woman, writer, wife, mother, reader, runner, eater, t...inal, nothing really intended for publication. Just practice on scene setting, mode, dialogue, character dev, etc...
  • katieorenstein said:Wow - that's a heavy hitter list, Court! The books that stick with me aren't all the best works of literature, but here goes. 1. Dune 2. 2001 Space...
  • It really is scary to consider the road education is taking. When I was a kid we had to memorize everything. State capitals, presidents, facts about the presidents, sp...
  • Started by Amy Reynolds
    Last reply by Amy Reynolds
    Yesterday afternoon when I had a nearly overwhelming urge to yank someone from their vehicle and pummel them to death for being stupid, it occurred to me to call a fri...
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  • Everybody's frustrated, and while the Internet and social media make for some great opportunities to market our books, they also make for a bombardment of information...
  • Started by LaTonya
    Minutes ago, yes, minutes. The outcome of the Cybils 2009 shortlist distressed me enough to write about it now. Here's the good news: From our database: * Total eligi...
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  • I believe the internet, in general, can be a real plus. Especially for the home bound....Unfortunately, here in the US, a lot of the features and conveniences of this modern technology are held back du...
  • I kept seeing this group name and would you believe I procrastinated on joining? (LOL) I'm quite clear it's an issue I have but when I actually saw the name in association with writing, I went into denial. It's funny, actually but I'm working on this. Aren't we all?
  • Started by Kim Haas
    Last reply by Totsymae
    I know in gneral that literary fiction is character driven while commercial fiction is more plot driven. but still, something has to happen in a short story. I am five...
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  • I'll try this Query Corner. This is not the first version; probably a version #6, but I'm still not entirely happy with it. I'd be grateful for your comments, She Writ...