Tag Archives: Nonfiction

Writing Contests – Yes Or No?

It’s that time again. The time when it seems like there are a gazillion (okay, well several) writing contests for writers, aspiring writers and even writer-wannabes. Last year, I submitted my first essays EVER in such contests. They were my … Continue reading

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A Writer’s First: Personal Essays, Publication Submissions And Writing Contests

I promised myself that this year I would finally submit something. And not just something, but I would begin submitting regularly to different presses and publications. You can’t get published unless you actually put your writing, and yourself, out there. … Continue reading

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Confessions Of A Bookaholic: Noteworthy Nonfiction For May 2014

I am so sorry for the delay of this month’s noteworthy nonfiction list. I hope it was worth the wait. This list includes two books that have been at the top of my reading list for months and two favorites … Continue reading

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Confessions Of A Bookaholic: Noteworthy Nonfiction For April 2014

I feel a tad guilty. I have made it a goal to try to make sure to incorporate newer titles with titles that are well, less new. While I accomplished this with this month’s fiction entry, the books on this … Continue reading

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To Write What You Know Or What You Love To Read? Can I Do Both?

I think everyone has heard the phrase that one should write what they know. But when it comes to fiction – that can be a tall order. How would we read genres like fantasy and science fiction? Then there is … Continue reading

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