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The other day I was looking for writing programs for a PC equivalent to Scrivener ( Read more... )

 I was reminded recently, through a facebook post by kathyerskine  , about an article that annemariepace  wrote on her blog.
Avoiding the Wanna-Be Trap

If you haven't read it, it is well worth the read. I used to link to this article from an old critique board I ran. I had forgotten about it until Kathy posted a link to it.

Then there is this, posted today by m_stiefvater :
Maggie' ( Read more... )

 Does anyone out there know of any good writing programs for a PC? I would love to have something comparable to Scrivener.  How sad it is only on Mac. =(

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Okay so Laurie Halse Anderson has challenged, no, double dog dared us to go blog free in February. Not so bad right? NOT...she means Facebook too, and Farmville etc.

I have to admit the idea may be just what I need right now. LJ shouldn't be too hard, I barely post anyway. Facebook....Farmville.....OUCH! But I'm in, so I'm out until March 1!

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Okay----doing a bit of research on butcher shops. I have yet to find any butcher shops close by so I may have to rely on second hand info.

Working on story that is based around a butcher shop.

Looking for sensory details and specifics. If you have any info on butcher shops could you share please.

In particular, how do they smell...what sounds do ( Read more... )

From www.state.gov website ( Read more... )

I posted this morning about outlines, asking for views.

http://goadingthepen.livejournal.com/96484.html?view=529380#t529380

I got some interesting feedback and some great ideas! Thanks to everyone who responded.
What seemed to be the most consistent, regardless of method, outlines are not concrete. They are a great place to gather ideas, find holes, ( Read more... )

outline!
outline!
outline!
outline!
outline!
outline!
outline!
It can't be that difficult, can it? I'm not usually one to outline. On the flip side, I'm not usually one to finish a manuscript either.

Would love to know:

Are you an outliner??
Does it help you?
How do you outline: brief statements, paragraphs, just your basic outline, etc.?
Do you have a ( Read more... )