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A Writer's Life 

11 Reasons Writing Is the Worst, But Nothing Else Is Better

May 25, 2016August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments about creative writing, about writing, article

Some days there’s nothing good about writing. Everything you type stinks…if you even get that far. Other days, everything flows

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App Reviews 

Writer’s Toolbox: Nimbus Note

May 22, 2016August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments advice on writing, android, app review, article, suggestions, writing app review

One of the most frustrating things for me while researching for my novel has been keeping up with all of

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Articles, Tips, & Tidbits 

Thank You, Harper Lee

February 20, 2016August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments article, harper lee

Whether or not To Kill a Mockingbird ranks on your list of favorite novels, there’s no denying the impact Harper

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Articles, Tips, & Tidbits On Writing 

5 Writing Tips to Beat the Hectic Holiday Season

November 25, 2015August 20, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments about creative writing, about writing, article, christmas, holidays

‘Tis the season! It’s that time of year for decorating, shopping, attending holiday parties, and all-around preparing for those precious

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Articles, Tips, & Tidbits On Writing 

9 Activities to Reboot Your Muse for NaNoWriMo (And All Year!)

November 14, 2015August 20, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments advice on writing, article, creative writing, creative writing how to, prompts for writing

Don’t throw rocks at me for that title. I know I said I’m not big on the NaNoWriMo 50,000-word race,

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Book Pages
Articles, Tips, & Tidbits 

It’s National Novel Writing Month! #NaNoWriMo

November 11, 2015August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments #NaNoWriMo, about writing, article, dead highway

Since it is National Novel Writing Month, I want to take the time to reflect on my personal writing goals

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Reviews
Software Reviews 

Writing Software: StoryMill

October 12, 2015August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments article, mariner, software review, storymill, writing help

UPDATE: StoryMill is discontinued for newer versions of Mac OS: “Mariner will not be updating these apps to 64-bit. These titles

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A Writer's Life 

Late Night Research and Distractions

August 2, 2015August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments article, dead highway

BEWARE: Random thoughts on my writing process ahead! I haven’t updated about my novel in a long time, but you’ll

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Articles, Tips, & Tidbits 

The Sobering Creative Decline in American Children

June 13, 2015August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments article, children, creativity, research, study

Spend a few hours around a child and it quickly takes you back to the carefree days of innocence. Oh,

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Articles, Tips, & Tidbits 

Six Grammar Mistakes That Drive Me Crazy

May 9, 2015August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments advice on writing, article, commas, grammar, punctuation, resources, tips on writing, writing, writing advice, writing tips

Everyone’s heard of the self-proclaimed “Grammar Nazis”. While I cannot claim to feel my teeth grind every time I see

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After negotiating with the Taliban and wiping out Isis, the Middle East was due for stability—until terrorists unleashed nuclear weapons in the United States. The U.S. response sparked an even larger war, turning hippy mom Rachel's world gray and revealing one harsh truth: To survive in this world, you must be willing to bathe in blood.

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A gothic, supernatural tale, Fragmented explores themes surrounding death and morality, good versus evil, and power: "London, 1888: A woman wakes on the street, with her memory gone, scars on her skin, and a strange man relieved to find her."

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