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Writing is no orderly process

February 1, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

  My novel doesn't start at the beginning. Is this an inside writing joke? What I mean is the narrative in my story isn't ordered chronologically. It wasn't always that way, but when it … Continue reading >>

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Where to Start Your Novel

January 11, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

The beginning as a place mark: We sit in front of the keyboard, poised, with an idea for a book spinning in our head, and find ourselves afraid to start. After all, we are aware we have one … Continue reading >>

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When Writing Takes Over Your Life

November 9, 2015 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Would you be surprised to know that much of your writing work is done in places other than at your desk or computer? You know your writing has taken over your life when: You idly roam the … Continue reading >>

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Goodbye Ancient PC

October 18, 2015 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

When I tried to start my writing PC, it talked back to me with a loud "Phfft," as if to say "forget it, fool." And then it smelled bad, like a burnt computer fart. This was Old Faithful, my steady … Continue reading >>

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Highlights on Writing from AWP 2015

April 12, 2015 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

The AWP Conference at the Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota was one of the best I've been to-- well organized, fascinating, and as always, high energy. Here are a few highlights and moments … Continue reading >>

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First Time Novelist at 63 – Belva Plain

March 26, 2015 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Grandma wrote bestsellers Have you ever felt you were too old to start that novel you've always wanted to write? Belva Plain was 63 years old when her first novel, a romantic epic titled … Continue reading >>

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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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