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New School Year Resolutions

  I tend to make resolutions three times a year at transitions in my life: the New Year, the start of summer, and the start of the school year.  They usually revolve around home management with the occasional weight loss goal thrown in if I’m really feeling ambitious. Today is the first day of school for my […]

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Road Trip Wednesday: What’s Your Novel’s Love List?

Every Wednesday, YA Highway asks a writing- or reading-related question. This Week’s Topic is: Inspired byStephanie Perkins’ post on Natalie Whipple’s blog, what is your novel’s “Love List”? I started writing a list of words that make me excited about writing my story (Working Title, Brotherly Love).  You’ll notice not all of them are positive words.

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I DID IT!

Yes, I did just shout that. A couple weeks ago, I mentioned Candace Haven’s Fast Draft class.  Well, I did sign up for it, figuring at worst case it’d be a $20 donation to the instructor.  That’s so cheap for a writing class; it was worth the risk. I’m so glad I did. Because… (can I shout

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I’m Probably a Little Crazy…

I’ve signed up for two online writing classes and I’m considering a third.  This may be a little crazy, but ultimately I think all three can help. The first two are on Margie Lawson’s website (and there’s still time to sign up!): The Art of Developing Great Conflict taught by  Sharon Mignerey 77 Secrets to Writing Young Adult Fiction

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