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A Melody with Her Lyric In Search for the Perfect Pitch
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A Dose of Encouragement In A Harsh Reality
I just got a good laugh via my online writing group. One of the members posted a brief paragraph on famous writers who faced rejection. I’m sure this has been blogged about before, but it’s still something of a good motivation and to let any aspiring writer know that ”rejection is not fatal.” Some True Stories […]
A Writer’s Tool: The Brilliance of Lynne Truss
July 21, 2010
As a writer it’s expected that you keep certain reference books or tools somewhere within reach on your desk. It’s like some unspoken rule or creed that all writers must arm themselves with a dictionary, thesaurus and whatever else is out here. Oh and for journalists that includes the holy grail of the AP Stylebook. I’m not complaining. It does make sense, […]
On To the Next One: How One Washingtonian Was Passed Over By Another
July 15, 2010
Well the spark of confidence others had in me and the hope I had within got a little dim today. So here is what the possible opportunity was all about. After a third try in applying for a paid editorial internship with Washingtonian Magazine, I received an email last week stating that I was in […]
Have A Little Faith or Speak It
July 10, 2010
In recent days I received some really good news. Actually something that is sure to help me advance as a journalist, but I’m hesitant to share the news until I know the official word. I have managed to tell a close few in my circle and of course they are very happy. However, I make […]
Mahoganie
July 29, 2010
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