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As a published author for three years, I'm still learning the craft of writing. It's no fun learning all by myself, so I thought why not share what I'm learning with all the other new authors out there? We'll start with the basics. Who is an author? Why do we write? Where do we write? Come on board and join in. If you're a seasoned author, I invite you to share what you know. Newbie authors need all the help they can get!
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The Country Author Getting back to the basics of good story telling with author Linda Strawn

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The Country Author · 1M ago

How do you get people to post comments to your blog?

How many bloggers ask this question? Perhaps the hundreds who post what they feel are helpful and interesting articles only to find it hasn’t generated any comments (the non-spam kind). I’m raising my hand here. Yes, I’m one of those. I’ve set up my blog so that posts automatically show up on Twitte
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The Country Author · 2M ago

Writer’s Block

Writer’s Block. That dreaded condition authors fear. It strikes without warning and can linger for weeks, sometimes months, and yes … even years. I’m in the recovery stage of a long bout of this terrible ailment. People often ask why I haven’t finish my latest book and when I say I have “writer’s bl
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The Country Author · 4M ago

New Toys vs. Junk

Why is it parents spend hundreds of dollars on toys, gadgets, and other play things only to find their children seem to be more entertained by boxes, empty shampoo bottles, and other junk? Just the other evening while in the bath, my young one set up shop on the rim of the tub and announced to me sh
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The Country Author · 4M ago

New Year’s Resolutions

I sat across from a friend at the local diner today who asked if I had any New Year’s resolutions. I told her I haven’t had any in a few years. Rather, I try to tackle things as they come up instead of saving them. Seems like a wise way of living, doesn’t it? Especially if you struggle with procrast
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The Country Author · 7M ago

I find it funny …

… how I wrote about the issue of time–holding onto it, making the best use of it, and not getting it back once it’s gone. Back then, I thought I didn’t have enough of it in order to do all the things I needed (or wanted) to accomplish. At the time, I worked 3.9 hours a day. I had at least four hours
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The Country Author · 10M ago

Making some changes …

After chatting about blogs with a fellow Christian author, I came to the conclusion that my own blog would be more effective and relatable if I switch the focus from teaching to simply sharing my journey as a writer, mom, and small-town gal.  I don’t consider myself an authority on the writing craft
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The Country Author · 11M ago

Time

Oh, to live in a world without time. To sleep when I’m tired and to wake when I’m completely rested with no regard to time. There is no such world. From the moment we’re born, time is officially recorded and our existence is forever measured in days, weeks, months, and years. We simply can’t escape
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The Country Author · 1Y ago

Self Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing

There’s been a lot of discussion lately regarding self publishing and whether or not it’s a viable option over traditional publishing. When I entered the market a few years ago, most people I encountered in the business looked down on self-publishing. The mindset was that it lacked creditability, so
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The Country Author · 1Y ago

The Anatomy of Writing

Muscles, bones, and organs make up the human body. In order to maintain health and vigor, these elements must work together right down to the cells. If one cell fails to act normally, the entire body is affected. A manuscript—composed of words, sentences, and chapters—can be viewed in the same way.
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The Country Author · 1Y ago

Finding a Genre that’s Right for You

Author Shirley Kiger Connolly has one of my articles featured in her blog today. If you’re confused about which genre to write it, you might want to check it out. Click on the image below to visit her blog and scroll down to the article dated 1-26-2011.
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