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Bribing the Muse

{ Posted on Dec 11 2009 by Lynne DuMae }

Tags : bribe, Lynne DuMae, muse, writer's block, Writing
Categories : The Inclined, Writing

There is no feeling worse for a writer than watching the cursor blink on a blank document, knowing that words should be forming and pages filled. When you want to write with all of your being, but nothing comes forth. ...Read More »

All I Want for Christmas, and Every Day After

{ Posted on Dec 05 2009 by Leigh Ellwood }

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Categories : The Inclined, Writing

As my priorities shift to acquisitions and marketing for Phaze Books, I am given the opportunity to glean from readers their Christmas and beyond wish lists. Often I receive mail from readers what to expect with regards to a specific ...Read More »

Method Writing in Practice

{ Posted on Nov 25 2009 by Sabrina Darby }

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Categories : Regency, The Inclined, Writing

I wrote this post two weeks ago but, in the spirit of the lesson learned within, decided to save it till now. Quick history lesson: From Konstantin Stanislavski, who wanted actors to search for “theatrical truth” to the Group Theatre in ...Read More »

Erotica and the “Essence of Truth”

{ Posted on Sep 30 2009 by Sabrina Darby }

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Tags : erotic romance, erotica, language
Categories : Regency, The Inclined, Writing

My first book, or rather, collection of novellas(On These Silken Sheets, Avon Red), is classified as erotica. Because of its HEAs(Happily Ever Afters) and narrow scope of kink, I tend to think of it as an erotic historical, basically a ...Read More »

Retro Post: Story Bones by Elizabeth Boyle

{ Posted on Sep 25 2009 by Haven Rich }

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Categories : Guest Author, The Inclined, Writing

This post was originally posted 2/09/2006 Story bones is my favorite writing theory. Here it goes: When the story gods, your personal muse, the creative powers-that-be give you an idea for a story (a really good one) they give you the entire ...Read More »

How much does life stress affect your writing?

{ Posted on Sep 04 2009 by Lynne DuMae }

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Tags : creative, hard times, Lynne DuMae, Writing
Categories : The Inclined, Writing

Lately, things have really been stressful to me. Work, family, life in general has been crazy. My writing has really taken a hit. Sometimes, I think that it actually helps me in the long run. I know, that sounds crazy. But, ...Read More »

Review: Enhancing Creativity by Steven Halpern

{ Posted on Jul 31 2009 by Arianna Skye }

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Categories : Music, Reviews, The Inclined, Writing

Today, I’ve decided to try my hand at a review. This will not be any ordinary review. Today, I am reviewing Enhancing Creativity, a subliminal self help music album by Steven Halpern. Here’s the blurb from Mr. Halpern’s website: New ideas, insights ...Read More »

Giving Your Characters a Past by Tracy Grant

{ Posted on Jul 02 2009 by Haven Rich }

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Categories : Guest Author, Writing

First, thank you so much for having me back! This is a very fun place for writers to hang out. Creating a rich backstory for our characters is one of the first things we do as writers in working on a ...Read More »

Win A Free E-Copy of ‘Brought to Life’

{ Posted on Jun 21 2009 by Dara England }

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Tags : Contest, give-away
Categories : Writing

Yes, this is a desperation post because I almost forgot it was my day to blog. *Laughs* Today I'm taking the lazy road. Instead of a regular blog I'm doing a give-away. To win: Simply post a comment below. I will randomly select ...Read More »

Starting Over. And Over, and Over, and Over.

{ Posted on May 31 2009 by Catherine Spencer }

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Tags : Catherine Spencer, Office, starting over, Time Management, Writing, writing space
Categories : The Inclined, Writing

Anyone who might recall from two weeks ago, I have news on the development of my office. After several angst-filled trips to Home Depot, I found and decided upon a beautiful sage green. My boyfriend painted my office yesterday and ...Read More »

Archive for the ‘Writing’ Category:

Bribing the Muse

All I Want for Christmas, and Every Day After

Method Writing in Practice

Erotica and the “Essence of Truth”

Retro Post: Story Bones by Elizabeth Boyle

How much does life stress affect your writing?

Review: Enhancing Creativity by Steven Halpern

Giving Your Characters a Past by Tracy Grant

Win A Free E-Copy of ‘Brought to Life’

Starting Over. And Over, and Over, and Over.

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