Happy Mother’s Day
I’m taking a moment to honor a woman who has made a profoundly positive impact on my life. She continues to amaze and inspire me. Thank you, Mom, for nurturing my creativity and showing me […]
I’m taking a moment to honor a woman who has made a profoundly positive impact on my life. She continues to amaze and inspire me. Thank you, Mom, for nurturing my creativity and showing me […]
Diaries, poems, photos, and letters can be a writer’s treasure trove of material, often obtained when a relative or friend dies. The general belief is that physical possession of these valuable documents means you own
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Recently, a writer contacted me about signing a non-disclosure agreement using her pen name. I won’t rehash the basics on the pros and cons of using noms de plume, I’ve written a couple of blog
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Writers frequently ask me at Sidebar Saturdays about copyright issues. The topic is a tad confusing but it is also one of the most important concepts a writer should understand. Why? Because copyright law provides
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Christmas blog-holiday /ˈkrisməs bläɡ-ˈhäləˌdā/ noun (plural: Christmas blog-holidays) a two-week break from blogging between December 25 and January 8. May your eggnog be spiked with plenty of rum to get you through the Christmas blog-holiday, because
Shazam! Superhero movies are still in vogue, in case you missed it. This ongoing surge in popularity has translated into a steady increase in the graphic novel market. Graphic novel sales have continued to skyrocket,
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