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6 days ago October 13, 2017October 13, 2017S.W. Biddulph

Writing Advice: In a World Full of Topics

Featured Image – “Idea Brainstorming by Peter Giblett”
September 13, 2017September 13, 2017S.W. Biddulph

Brainstorming to Find Non-Fiction Content Ideas

August 28, 2017August 28, 2017S.W. Biddulph

What is Writing Success?

inpiration to write
August 22, 2017August 22, 2017S.W. Biddulph

Finding Inspiration

August 4, 2017August 4, 2017S.W. Biddulph

Figuring It Out: Using Rhetorical Devices in Your Writing

August 1, 2017August 1, 2017S.W. Biddulph

The Reporter Life: Writing a Letter to the Editor

July 25, 2017September 8, 2017Marilyn L. Davis

So, You Want to Write Professionally

July 20, 2017July 20, 2017S.W. Biddulph

FIGHT OFF LAZY LANGUAGE: WATCH TV

June 23, 2017June 23, 2017S.W. Biddulph

BAD WRITING? FIX IT!

June 20, 2017June 20, 2017S.W. Biddulph

Warning! Writing May Be Habit-Forming

June 16, 2017June 16, 2017S.W. Biddulph

Hearing Voices?

June 1, 2017June 19, 2017Marilyn L. Davis

Just Write! Stop Waiting for the Good Stuff

May 26, 2017May 26, 2017S.W. Biddulph

HOW TO CONQUER WRITER’S BLOCK

May 22, 2017September 8, 2017Marilyn L. Davis

Grammar Shorts: Acronyms and Their Proper Usage

May 19, 2017May 19, 2017S.W. Biddulph

DESERVE YOUR WRITING DREAM?

May 5, 2017May 5, 2017S.W. Biddulph

THREE GOOD THINGS THAT ARE KILLING YOUR NOVEL

April 28, 2017April 28, 2017S.W. Biddulph

WRITING IN BED: RUMINATIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND RULES

April 21, 2017April 21, 2017S.W. Biddulph

The Reporter Life

April 13, 2017April 13, 2017S.W. Biddulph

Do You Want to Prevent Predictable Plots?

April 10, 2017April 10, 2017S.W. Biddulph

Insomnia Invites my Muse

March 28, 2017March 28, 2017S.W. Biddulph

The Simple way to Write Non-fiction Creatively

March 13, 2017March 14, 2017S.W. Biddulph

Six Tricks to Rekindle your Passion for Writing

March 10, 2017March 10, 2017S.W. Biddulph

Tell Me Your Why

March 7, 2017March 7, 2017S.W. Biddulph

Write Your Story: Even if you’re not the Best Writer

March 6, 2017March 6, 2017michellegunnin

Right Word? Too Many? What Do I Mean?

March 3, 2017March 3, 2017S.W. Biddulph

An Instrument of Beauty

February 28, 2017September 8, 2017Marilyn L. Davis

Overcoming the Obstacles of Writing

February 24, 2017February 24, 2017michellegunnin

How Strong is Your Skeleton?

August 17, 2016August 18, 2017Marilyn L. Davis

Voice: Have You Found Yours? Is Mine There, Too?

July 21, 2016September 29, 2017Marilyn L. Davis

Memoir: Building and Using Tension

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  • Poetry Break by Ryan Quinn Flanagan October 18, 2017
    “A poem begins as a lump in the throat, a sense of wrong, a homesickness, a lovesickness.”  ― Robert Frost [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
    S.W. Biddulph
  • Update: The Two Drops of Ink ‘Fiction Writing Challenge’ October 17, 2017
    The Two Drops of Ink ‘Fiction Writing Challenge’ Hello, Two Drops family, A quick check-in and update: The fiction challenge is heating up, and we are receiving lots of submissions as the contest... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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  • The Meaning of Words: Is the Term Organic Chemicals an Oxymoron? October 16, 2017
    In his essay, Dr. Pillai argues about the semantics of the word "organic." It is a popular word that we all see on a daily basis. In my own life, this word is something my wife and I value greatly;... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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  • The Sunday Spotlight: Peter B. Giblett October 15, 2017
    It’s Sunday and time for Sunday Spotlight. Each Sunday we will spotlight a published contributor from our list. The idea is to reintroduce these wonderful and talented writers/authors to our... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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  • Writing Advice: In a World Full of Topics October 13, 2017
    As writers, we are always looking for material.  It is a built-in instinct for us to keep eyes and ears open for the next fantastic idea.  We carry laptops to coffee shops.  We always have a pen... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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  • Revising: But I Thought I Was Done! October 11, 2017
    "Revising is surgery; editing is cosmetic. One is drastic, and the other improves or enhances the article." ~Marilyn L. Davis [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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  • Poetry Break by Ken Allan Dronsfield October 10, 2017
    “Poetry can be dangerous, especially beautiful poetry, because it gives the illusion of having had the experience without actually going through it.”  ― Jalaluddin Rumi, The Book of Love: Poems of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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  • The Sunday Spotlight: Rick Amitin October 8, 2017
    It’s Sunday and time for Sunday Spotlight. Each Sunday we will spotlight a published contributor from our list. The idea is to reintroduce these wonderful and talented writers/authors to our... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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  • The Two Drops of Ink ‘Fiction Writing Challenge’ kick-off October 6, 2017
    Today is the day my fellow wielders of pen and keyboard. Today is the official kick-off of The Two Drops of Ink Fiction Writing Challenge. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
    S.W. Biddulph
  • Fiction: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth October 4, 2017
    A gripping tale of one woman's desire to kill a monster within... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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