Author: accooperwrites
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No, You Can’t “Have/Do” It All, Cupcake!
Known as “opportunity cost”, the side effect of making a choice can really be crippling if you let it be. Avoiding ‘black & white’ thinking when it comes to choosing a course of action can help ease the pain…
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Writing villains…
I’ve done everything I can do so far on my current WIP, so now it’s time to bring out the baddie… I suck at villains. Seems I either steer towards “nice” villains (ha!) or superficial, stereotypical villains. Or, no villains whatsoever… Which, of course, can make for some rather dull reading. Sigh. So, I’m doing…
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Those Tangly Bits
It wasn’t long ago that she’d come to this place, but she was glad she’d ignored the advice of the so-called experts, and came to the flat, Kansas prairie. There’s something about seeing for miles and miles that can start to work on you. You almost get to the point where you feel like you’re…
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The Muse
Have you ever looked up the definition of the word “Inspiration”? I did. Definition of inspiration 1: an inspiring agent or influence 2a: the quality or state of being inspired b: something that is inspired a scheme that was pure inspiration 3: the act of drawing in specifically : the drawing of air into the lungs 4a: a divine influence or action on a person believed to…
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Icy Reception
As part of my ongoing practice sessions, I’ve started working on my descriptions of places and things. Here’s what I’ve just pulled together this morning. The frigid wind off Lake Michigan tore at our faces as we made our way onto the frozen ice sheets, just offshore. It was impossible to tell at what point…
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The Mad Haberdasher?
Note to readers: This is part of my writing practice series. I decided to post as a blog, then I’ll add to my page here to keep all of my practice stuff together. So, don’t be mad as there’s no ending to this, it’s just something fun I did. 😀 “That’s impossible…nobody knows what happened…
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Book Review!
How to Write Short Stories And Use Them to Further Your Writing Career by James Scott Bell My rating: 5 of 5 stars If you love short stories and want to write them, this book should be on your “buy” list. Bell gives readers practical, easy-to-understand descriptions on how to write short stories that make…
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It’s That Time of Year Again!!!
No, I don’t mean my semi-annual visit to this poor neglected blog… I’m talking about Smashword’s Summer/Winter Sale Extravaganza!! For the entire month of July, buy FREE and discounted books from Smashwords. If reading is your thing (and, I’m assuming it is, because you’re reading this blog, lol) then mark your calendar to drop by…
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So, There Is a Word to Describe The Way I Write!
Two words, to be precise. Methodological Pantser. Check out this video from Ellen Brock, Editor and see if you spot your own writing style. It’s so good to know that there are other crazies out there like myself, lol. This explains so much. I’m finally back writing my story again, and it feels good –…
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I admit it…I’m going a little crazy here…
Argh!! Upgraded my hosting account so that all of my stuff can be in one place. The move, as you can see from the looks of this poor little blog didn’t go so well. Thankfully, everything was moved over, but for some reason the images aren’t showing as they should. But… That’s not what’s driving…