Monthly Archives: October 2015

Dog-Eared Pages on First Drafts

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Christi

“But remember, there’s a huge difference between ‘trying hard’ (which you want to do) and ‘trying to make it perfect from the first word on’ (which is impossible and just might shut you down). The goal [with first drafts] isn’t … Continue reading →

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More Fun Than Facebooking Alone

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Christi

Facebook has its pros and cons. I love all the images people post, the links to news I would otherwise miss. I don’t mind the dogs and cats and memes. But it isn’t long before I am drawn into the endless feed … Continue reading →

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Focus on Story: Intrigue on Page One

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Christi

I am terribly introspective most days, but there are moments–plenty–when my attention span runs short. Too much coffee, too many things to do, too short on time for all that “doing,” I have to force myself to slow down. Take a … Continue reading →

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