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February 6, 2017February 6, 2017michellegunnin

To Tell A Story

December 26, 2016December 26, 2016Lydia

The Agent in the Alley

October 28, 2016October 28, 2016Lydia

Fiction Writing: Become Your Character

October 11, 2016October 12, 2016S.W. Biddulph

Writer’s Limbo: Caught between the Muses

July 28, 2016August 21, 2016S.W. Biddulph

​#2) The Image Prompt Writing Challenge​: ‘The Chimney’

July 26, 2016December 26, 2016S.W. Biddulph

#1) The Image Prompt Writing Challenge​: ‘The Chimney’

June 7, 2016June 7, 2016S.W. Biddulph

Dr. Barbara Sinor talks about stepping out of your writing comfort zone: Write About It!

May 15, 2016May 15, 2016S.W. Biddulph

Making Fiction Come Alive! Using the Senses for Maximum Impact

May 2, 2016May 2, 2016S.W. Biddulph

Foraying into Online Fiction writing: Tips for part-time writers

April 11, 2016April 21, 2016S.W. Biddulph

Don’t be Scared – Just Do It!

March 16, 2016March 16, 2016S.W. Biddulph

Introducing Deep POV—WTH IS It? Can We Buy Some on Amazon?

February 26, 2016February 26, 2016S.W. Biddulph

How to Make EVERY Page of Your Story Interesting

September 10, 2015August 1, 2016S.W. Biddulph

Wade: A short story

September 3, 2015November 17, 2015S.W. Biddulph

A short story: The American Nightmare

August 30, 2015November 18, 2015S.W. Biddulph

The vase: A short story

August 21, 2015December 13, 2016Marilyn L. Davis

The Door to Nowhere Leads to Everywhere

April 10, 2011May 22, 2017S.W. Biddulph

The little things in love: A short story

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  • The Book Shelf Shout Out: ‘Finding Destiny’ by Barbara Sinor June 24, 2017
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  • BAD WRITING? FIX IT! June 23, 2017
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  • How I learned to have faith when I ran out of hope June 22, 2017
    While we are not a religious site, I am always willing to publish religious philosophies, memoirs, and stories about the changes that people experience from all faiths. That, after all, is freedom of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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  • Warning! Writing May Be Habit-Forming June 20, 2017
    By Jayne Bodell I’ve passed the two-year mark for exercising every day. Feel free to applaud. I started this 21-day program two years ago, and after those days were up, I wondered how long I could... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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  • Our Reader Poll Results June 19, 2017
    I want to thank all of those who participated in our poll this last week. Two Drops of Ink has been on a wonderful ride of success. We have seen new writers gain exposure and a following. We have had... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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  • Sunday Spotlight: Jayne Bodell June 18, 2017
    Jayne has been a favorite at our site. She's also been a huge supporter of our efforts to express and teach the value of collaboration between writers. Her writing here has ranged from the subjects... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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  • Hearing Voices? June 16, 2017
    I hear voices in my head...I used to find that odd, a bit scary even...When I sit down to write a story I begin to feel as if I am IN the story.  The conversations between characters, flow out of my... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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    From the Editors: Scott Biddulph/Editor-n-Chief I want to take a moment and thank all our loyal fans, followers, readers, contributors, and of course, our wonderful team of staff writers and monthly... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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    Carol Es is a well known in the artisan circles of L.A. Her contributions here at Two Drops of Ink have been a delight, and our readers love her work. Carol is in the process of publishing her... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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