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As a Writer, You Have the Power

July 16, 2013 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

You have the power. This is from one of those feel-good Facebook pages about living an enlightened life. Forget the deeper meaning; I think it's appropriate for fiction writers. If you don't … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: endings, Fiction, writing, writing tips

I Survived AWP 2012 Conference

March 17, 2012 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

This guest post is from my fellow Stonecoast Alum, Judith Podell, who writes about the magnitude and madness of the AWP Conference in Chicago, especially for reclusive writers, and why she will attend … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: AWP, conference, humor, writing

Writers: Renew Your Vows to a Troubled Novel

March 8, 2012 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

This guest post is written by award-winning writer, my fellow alum and friend, Diana Muñoz Stewart, on a wonderful panel discussion from the recent AWP Conference in Chicago. Any writer who has … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Fiction, writing, writing tips

Seven Magic Elephants of Creativity ~ Margo LaGattuta

September 7, 2011 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

I Vacuum, Therefore I Am: Magic was in the air in a crowded coffeehouse 18 years ago when I first heard poet Margo LaGatutta read. Her poem, “I Vacuum, Therefore I Am,” gave me goose … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: It's Personal, Writing Tagged With: Margo LaGattuta, poetry, workshop, writing, writing tips

Build a laptop shelf for your exercise bike

June 6, 2011 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Even if you exercise regularly, but sit for most of the rest of your day, you’re still at risk for higher cholesterol levels and heart disease, according to studies reported on NPR.  This doesn't bode … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: DIY, exercise, health, laptop shelf, latop, writing

Writer to Writer with Keith Hollihan, author of The Four Stages of Cruelty

January 2, 2011 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Thrillers or mysteries typically don't interest me, and I admit I was initially squeamish about reading this novel, especially with the ominous title, The Four Stages of Cruelty. Debut author Keith … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Fiction, point of view, writing

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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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