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Changes in the second edition of your novel

June 18, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Second Edition: You Can Go Back! Do overs are a great thing, right? I mean, you write a book, you print that book, you re-read that book, and, BANG!, page 4: T-Y-P-O. Repeat after me: … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Books, Publicity & Marketing Tagged With: book covers, editing, Publishing, second editions

Quick Bicycle Helmet Visor How-to

June 11, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

After too many midday rides with the sun in my eyes, I crafted a visor for my bicycle helmet. It was easier than I thought, and all it cost me was a dollar. Bicycle Helmet Visor Tutorial My visor … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Art & Crafting Tagged With: bicycle helmet, bike helmet visor, sun visor

What, Why, How: Cristina M. R. Norcross

June 4, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Poet Christian Norcross

What: I primarily write poetry, but I started out as a short story writer. When we were living in New Hampshire, I was halfway through writing a novel, when we had our first son. I soon discovered … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How Tagged With: creativity, nature, poetry, short film

What, Why, How: Shara McCallum

May 28, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Shara McCallum poet

What: I principally write poems, but I also write personal essays from time to time. In all cases, I write about things that elude me and which seem paradoxical in nature. I tend to be drawn toward … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How Tagged With: art, essays, idol talk, poetry

The Zen of Standing Desks

May 21, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

uplift desk

Before: My old desk was one of those Sauder build-it-yourself jobs that come in a million little pieces. You know the kind: make one mistake in assembly and you'll be pulling your hair out along with … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: It's Personal, Writing Tagged With: health, standing desk, UPLIFT desks, writing

Bar Jokes and Grammar

May 14, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What's better than bar jokes for English majors, grammar nerds and writers? When they also serve as mini grammar lessons! These jokes are all over the internet, and unfortunately I couldn't find the … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: dangling participle, grammar, hyperbole, malapropism, metaphor, oxymoron, passive voice, synonym

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Award- winning writer, poet & artist. Cynical optimist. Super klutz. Corgi fan. Author of two novels, a children's picture book, and five poetry chapbooks. More here.

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