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- Tue Aug 26, 2014 8:48 am
- Forum: New to the FaithWriters Platinum (500)
- Topic: Memoir Writing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9447
Re: Memoir Writing
Hi Rosann, I've been reading "You Can't Make This Stuff Up" by Lee Gutkind. It's a wonderful resource for writing creative non-fiction and he focuses a lot on memoir. Here's a link to his website, where you can subscribe to a magazine and classes, including memoir writing. Gutkind is an En...
- Tue Aug 26, 2014 8:40 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--TELL, DON'T SHOW? WHAT?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 47611
Re: Be a Better Writer--TELL, DON'T SHOW? WHAT?
I've just read the whole thread and found it all helpful. Learning what showing truly is helped my writing move up to a new level. I haven't mastered it yet, so I know I have to be constantly on the alert as I write. But I've also struggled with the rule because my favorite writers and styles are fr...
- Sat Jun 21, 2014 12:25 pm
- Forum: Christian Writers' Groups
- Topic: Orlando, FL
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7537
Orlando, FL
I just moved to the Orlando area and am hoping to find a Christian Writer's group near Kissimmee. If you know of one, or have tips for finding one, I'd appreciate help. Thanks.
- Mon Aug 12, 2013 7:14 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Jan's New Writing Lessons -- COMMONLY MISUSED WORDS
- Replies: 66
- Views: 76797
Re: Jan's New Writing Lessons -- COMMONLY MISUSED WORDS
I too was surprised by the extra e on blond and fiance. Now I know I'm a blonde (natural, of course). I also didn't know that decimate only refers to 10%. I am bemused by your myriad assertions that you have the cutest granddaughter because I am eager to proclaim that my granddaughter is the cutest....
- Thu Dec 13, 2012 12:47 pm
- Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
- Topic: Winners for STEP(S)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6276
Re: Winners for STEP(S)
I'm amazed at the diversity of interpretations of the topic. We are a creative and imaginative bunch. Congratulations to the winners.
- Thu Nov 15, 2012 12:14 pm
- Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
- Topic: Winners for CLOTHES
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8042
Re: Winners for CLOTHES
Congratulations to all the winners. I'm always amazed that I am part of this great group of writers. I love reading your entries.
- Thu Nov 08, 2012 4:50 pm
- Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
- Topic: Winners for PARK
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7767
Re: Winners for PARK
Congratulations to all the winners and to everyone who entered because you wrote something!
- Fri Nov 02, 2012 2:22 pm
- Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
- Topic: Winners for CUP
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4623
Re: Winners for CUP
I am so honored (and surprised) to be in your company. Congratulations to all the winners. I've spent a wonderful (and a bit teary) hour reading yoru entries.
- Thu Oct 25, 2012 4:53 pm
- Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
- Topic: Winners for BLESSED
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10108
Re: Winners for BLESSED
Congratulations to all of you. Isn't this fun?
- Thu Oct 18, 2012 12:44 pm
- Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
- Topic: Winners for FUNNY
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11351
Re: Winners for FUNNY
OH NO! Now I have to move up to Masters. I truly never believed that would happen and I don't think I'll ever place in that level. (You see, I think I'm an imposter.)
Congratulations to all the winners and all the participants. It's fun to be back.
Congratulations to all the winners and all the participants. It's fun to be back.
- Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:19 am
- Forum: Ann's Grammar Basics
- Topic: I'm here again.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13979
Re: I'm here again.
I plan to go through all the lessons as a refresher and hopefully a kick start. But I don't know if I'll post.
- Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:57 am
- Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
- Topic: Winners for OUTLOOK
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11557
Re: Winners for OUTLOOK
Congratulations everyone. I love belonging to a group of great writers.
- Thu Jun 09, 2011 10:20 am
- Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
- Topic: Winners for SELLOUT
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8618
Re: Winners for SELLOUT
Help. I'm in shock.
I'd like to thank the academy . . . and Jan . . . and Deb . . .
I'd like to thank the academy . . . and Jan . . . and Deb . . .
- Thu Jun 02, 2011 12:15 pm
- Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
- Topic: Winners for OUTLANDISH
- Replies: 17
- Views: 17444
Re: Winners for OUTLANDISH
My first EC. I cried and I never cry.
Thank you to everyone. FW is wonderful.
Thank you to everyone. FW is wonderful.
- Wed Jun 01, 2011 12:28 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Note
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6243
Re: Note
Jan, you are one of the main reasons I've grown as a writer since I joined FW. Thank you.
P.S. I love your FB tips.
P.S. I love your FB tips.