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Poetry: Understanding Rhythm and Meter

November 29, 2018August 20, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments advice on writing, literary device, literary terms, meter, rhythm, tips on writing, writing advice

Many people have a difficult time using and understanding rhythm and meter in poetry. I was certainly one of them. 

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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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Articles, Tips, & Tidbits On Writing 

13 Quotes On Writing You’ll Want to Remember

April 30, 2015August 20, 2020 Krista Johnson 2 Comments creative writing, how to write, on creative writing, tips on writing, writing advice

When I’m in a writing funk, I find it helpful to remember all of the important and interesting things successful

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10 Common Literary Devices (With Examples)

November 19, 2014August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 2 Comments alliteration, creative writing how to, foreshadowing, hyperbole, literary device, metaphor, onomatopoeia, oxymoron, personification, satire, simile, symbolism, tips on writing, writing advice

There are certain literary devices that I use often in my writing because they are simple and seem to make

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A Writer's Life 

Ten Excuses I Use to Avoid Writing

November 15, 2014August 18, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments about writing, advice on writing, article, how not to write, tips on writing, writers life, writing

The past few months have been very busy and writing has completely taken a back seat in my life. I

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Articles, Tips, & Tidbits On Writing 

The Importance of Place and Setting

July 9, 2014August 20, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments about creative writing, about writing, advice on writing, fiction, how to be an author, how to write, novel, on creative writing, place, setting, tips on writing, writing, writing advice

When writing a novel or short story, it can be easy to forget that the reader does not see the

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Top 5 Drawbacks to Self-Publishing

November 2, 2013August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments amazon, article, createspace, design, distribution, lulu, marketing, publisher, publishing, self-publishing, tips on writing, writers life, writing a book

Self-publishing has its pros and cons.  Many authors turn to self-publishing instead of going through the process of finding a

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Articles, Tips, & Tidbits On Writing Uncategorized 

7 Ways to Boost Creativity

October 8, 2013August 20, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments about creative writing, about writing, advice on writing, article, creative writing, creative writing how to, creativity, how your brain works, inspiration, practice, tips on writing, writing advice

Ever get stuck in a writing rut? I know there are times when I just cannot get the creative juices

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Articles, Tips, & Tidbits On Writing Uncategorized 

Three Mistakes Beginning Writers Often Make

August 28, 2013August 20, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments about creative writing, advice on writing, bad writing, creative writing, creative writing how to, how not to write, on creative writing, tips on writing, writing advice

Every writer has their own strengths and weaknesses. Some are strong in grammar. Some are guilty of “showing” so much

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A Writer's Life 

Top 4 Reasons Writers Avoid Writing

August 15, 2013August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 5 Comments about creative writing, creative writing, fiction, how to be an author, on creative writing, tips on writing, top 4, writers life, writing, writing a book, writing books

I’ve been there. I’m sure you have to. For one reason or another, you avoid that deep down biting desire

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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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