It’s finally here: the long-awaited follow-up to our Rules Suck episode. Language warning: we’ve been known to drop the occasional f-bomb. Come along as we discuss the pros and cons in using “purple prose” in your writing. …
Month: January 2019

Fueling the Writing Passion Day 4: Vision & Curiosity
Day 4: Vision & Curiosity 30-Day Writing Challenge Part 1: Reflection Today’s intentions are vision and curiosity. In order to find this in our writing, we need to think about our motivations and ask questions. Here are …
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Fueling the Writing Passion Day 3: Movement & Focus
Day 3: Movement & Focus 30-Day Writing Challenge Part 1: Reflection Today’s intentions are movement and focus. In order to find this in our writing, we need to dream big, set goals, and reward our progress. Here …
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Fueling the Writing Passion Day 2: Excitement & Tenacity
Day 2: Excitement & Tenacity 30-Day Writing Challenge Part 1: Reflection Today’s intentions are excitement and tenacity. In order to find this in our writing, we need to dream big, set goals, and reward our progress. Here …
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What the Storm Bore
What the Storm Bore By Dana Fraedrich The snow fell in fat gentle flakes, covering the distant hills like mounds of cream over black treacle. Wind barely whispered past the pirouetting snow, but the clouds hanging low …

Fueling the Writing Passion Day 1: Open & Resourceful
Day 1: Open & Resourceful 30-Day Writing Challenge Fifteen days into the new year seems like the perfect time to start something. The awkward newness and over ambitiousness of fresh beginnings have given way to the cold …
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