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Lev Raphael on Writer’s Block

October 6, 2014 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Learn from reading, even books you don't like Next time you want to give up reading a particular book because 1. it bores you, 2. you can't make sense out of it, or 3. it makes you bang your head on … Continue reading >>

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Dealing with Distractions

September 21, 2014 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Distractions are the curse of artists and writers. I’m not talking about procrastination, such as when you decide to organize the hall closet instead of working on your novel. I mean little irritants … Continue reading >>

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Writing is Making a Commitment

September 7, 2014 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

My notes from a writers' conference emphasize the importance of commitment when it comes to your work. 1. Writing is a practice - do it every day. 2. Writing is endurance, a beloved commitment, … Continue reading >>

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On the Nose – Romance Novel Pet Peeves

February 8, 2014 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

In the last two romances I read, the "hero" kisses the girl on the nose. It was something that pulled me right out of the romance, and suspended my belief in the story and the author. I just can't see … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: dialogue, Fiction, romance, sex in fiction, writing

Do Mindless Activities Help a Writer?

September 24, 2013 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

When do you get your best ideas? Frosting a cake, working out, jogging, taking a shower, washing dishes, folding clothes, doodling: these are essentially mindless activities. You're not focused on … Continue reading >>

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Channeling Intense Emotions with Writer Cheri L. R. Taylor

September 17, 2013 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Susannah Suffolk struggles to defend her most public court case while she returns to Walloon Lake to arrange a funeral for her mother, in Cheri L. R. Taylor's debut novel, Leaving Walloon. Susannah is … 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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