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Kara Parlin on Dec 13th, 2009 |
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Use the photo above as a writing prompt. Take 10-20 minutes and write a scene, poem, piece of dialogue or anything that comes to mind. The idea is to write freely without editing. Just let yourself go.
If...
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Kara Parlin on Dec 9th, 2009 |
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As technology advances at the speed of light, writers have more tools available at their fingertips. Here are 10 iPhone applications that are essential for writers to have in their bag of tricks.
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Kara Parlin on Nov 16th, 2009 |
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The weekly Flickr theme can be an inspiration tool for creatives of all kinds. Here are just a few quick ideas to get your thoughts flowing.
Shoot some new photos that fit the theme.
Try to recreate one of...
Posted by
Kara Parlin on Nov 13th, 2009 |
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Back in April, I attended the New England Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (NESCBWI) conference. It was an amazing experience and I encourage all writers to attend conferences...
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Kara Parlin on Nov 9th, 2009 |
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I have a confession. I almost named this site Thought Plunger. No, really. After deciding to move forward with the site, I brainstormed ideas for names. Then I took my list to check for available domains....
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Kara Parlin on Nov 1st, 2009 |
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We writers know we’re the worst procrastinators. Sometimes having a deadline (even an artificial one) gives the necessary kick in the pants we need.
Luckily, November is a great month to renew your...