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#ReblogAlert – Good Stuff from Sally Cronin’s Smorgasbord Blog

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It always makes me happy to share Sally’s weekly update posts. They are crammed full of everything she’s shared during the previous week, and there’s always, always something for everyone included. Stop by and take a look, even if you’ve visited during the week. It’s quite likely you’ve missed a few goodies. You can read this week’s Smorgasbord Weekly Round-Up HERE.

#ReblogAlert – Good Stuff From #StoryEmpire

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Some great posts from the wonderfully talented folks at #StoryEmpire this week. If you haven’t already stopped by, here’s what’s been going on:

MONDAY:  Is Your Writing a Business or a Hobby? by Mae Clair. You definitely need to check this one out, especially if keeping track of expenses and how you should be handling your taxes, etc, is a foreign concept you haven’t quite grasped yet. VERY helpful post! You can read Mae’s post HERE.

WEDNESDAY: Show, Don’t Tell by Gwen Plano. This beautifully done post from Gwen struck a real chord with me, as she reminds us that memories are tricky issues and photographs can prove yours might not be as accurate as your recollections would have you think. Good advice here, and some touching photos, too. You can read Gwen’s post HERE.

FRIDAY: Don’t Talk Like That: How to Write Good Dialogue – Tags & Beats: by Harmony Kent. Harmony takes another look at how to write dialogue properly, focusing on beats and tags. This is a real problem area for many writers, and her examples and suggestions are right on target. You’ll definitely want to read Harmony’s post and can do so HERE.

And that concludes my new Friday feature, recapping a great week on #StoryEmpire.  Hope you enjoy these posts as much as I did.

#ReblogAlert – Smorgasbord Weekly Round-Up from Sally Cronin

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Another fantastic weekly round-up from Sally Cronin on her fabulous Smorgasbord blog! You don’t want to miss this one, I promise. Always something for everybody over at Sally’s, and this week is a perfect example of that. Check it out! 🙂

Visit the Smorgasbord Weekly Round-Up HERE

#ReblogAlert #Sharing – Two Great Posts

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Today, I have two great #StoryEmpire posts to share with you. The first is a very timely look at insensitivity in writing by John W. Howell. I know you’ll want to head on over to read this one. Check out John’s post HERE.

The second share today is a wonderful post from Joan Hall on research. Do you love it or hate it? Check out Joan’s post HERE.

Hope you enjoy both of these as much as I did! If so, I know John and Joan will love hearing from you.

#ReblogAlert – Two Great Posts to Take a Look At!

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Sharing two great posts with you today. First, Staci Troilo’s final post in her Vonnegut’s Basic Plots series: Good News Bad News. This has been a super series, and you don’t want to miss this last segment!

Read Staci’s Post HERE

And the second post comes from John W. Howell, who is running a 3-day sale on his book, Eternal Road, the final stop. Great bargain for a great book. Head on over and check out this deal!

Read About John’s Sale HERE

#ReblogAlert – Don’t Talk Like That: How To Write Good Dialogue – Name Dropping by Harmony Kent on #StoryEmpire

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Yesterday’s Story Empire post by Harmony Kent featured a great beginning to her new series on writing dialogue. I loved the examples she shared and her tips on this subject. Check it out for yourself, and you’ll see what I mean. It’s well worth a read, and I know I’ll be following along with Harmony’s future posts in this series. 

Read Harmony’s post HERE

#ReblogAlert – #WakeRobinRidge Reviewed by Sally Cronin on Smorgasbord

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Nothing like waking up late, wandering out to the ol’ computer, and finding a review of my first book, Wake-Robin Ridge, posted on Sally Cronin’s Smorgasbord blog! What a great way to jumpstart my day. I hope you’ll check it out and will enjoy seeing what Sally has to say about this one. (I sure did, but then, it’s MY book she’s lauding. 😀 )

Do stop by if you get a chance, though.  It would make the rest of my day just as lovely as the way it started! 😀  Thanks!

To read Sally’s review, go HERE

#ReblogAlert – Are You A Disciplined Writer? – by Mae Clair on #StoryEmpire

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Are you a disciplined writer? That’s the question Mae Clair poses on Story Empire today, and it’s a darn good one. Hop on over and check out Mae’s thoughts on this issue, and her suggestions for ways to improve in this area. You’ll be glad you did. It’s a super post! Check it out HERE.

#ReblogAlert – #StoryEmpire – Joan Hall: Picture It, Portray It, Pen It

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Joan Hall has a fantastic post on Story Empire today, dealing with a great way to get more from your written word, especially dialogue. I’m saving this one for future reference, and I suspect some of you will want to do the same. If you haven’t already stopped by SE, head on over and see what I mean. You’ll be glad you did!

Check out Joan’s Post HERE

#ReblogAlert – #SmorgasbordMagazine Weekly Round-Up

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Check out this week’s Weekly Round-Up post from Sally Cronin’s fabulous Smorgasbord blog. SO much going on over there, you really must take a look. There’s sure to be something that entertains you, whether it’s the great selection of music and videos, or the many writers and bloggers featured for the week. (Yeah, okay, I’m one of them, but honestly, it would have still be super week even without my small contribution. Some of my very favorite folks are included in the mix! 😀 )

Visit this week’s Smorgasbord Magazine Weekly Round-Up HERE.