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FOR WRITERS: Story Monogamy Vs. Playing the Field

January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 by scott

FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: One of the ways I avoid writer’s block is by having multiple stories going at once. If I get … Read more

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Thorne Smith and “Turnabout.” – Boogieman In Lavender

January 13, 2019January 13, 2019 by Jeff Baker
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  Thorne Smith’s Turnabout                                   By Jeff Baker             The slumber of (this) happily married couple was troubled that night by strangely realistic dreams…Tim got the impression that his body was … Read more

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FOR WRITERS: Everyday Details

January 1, 2019January 1, 2019 by scott

FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Janet Gershen Siegel: How much description of mundane life do you use in your world-building? None, a touch, lots? And why? Writers: … Read more

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FOR WRITERS: Faking It

December 3, 2018 by scott
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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer RL Merrill: How do you write funny (or any mood) when you’re not feeling it? Join the chat

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FOR WRITERS: When Will It End???

November 12, 2018 by scott
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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Louise Auty: How do you know when to stop writing and refining a book? Do you have a cut off point or … Read more

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FOR WRITERS: The Secret to Writing

November 5, 2018 by scott
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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer EJ Runyon: What writing technique discovery changed your whole way of writing for the better? Join the chat

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FOR WRITERS: I Sits In My Chair and Writes Me Stories

October 29, 2018 by scott
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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer MK Mancos: What is your typical writing day like? How do you “settle” into your routine? Join the chat

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FOR WRITERS: When Pets Attack (Your Keyboard)

October 9, 2018 by scott
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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Marie Brown: How do you deal with your pets demanding attention while you write? Have you ever had cat-on-keyboard incidents that screw … Read more

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FOR WRITERS: Running a Great Author Blog

October 4, 2018 by scott
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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: What are your tips and tricks for great blog content, widgets, plug-ins, and building traffic? This is a legacy … Read more

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FOR WRITERS: I’m Scared to Death to Try It

October 2, 2018 by scott
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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Siri Paulson: Is there something you’ve been afraid to try in your writing? What would it take to make you more comfortable? … Read more

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