Ten Tips to Improve Writing and Blogging 1. Use a Punchy Opening Line Grab their attention early on by provoking an emotional response with a punchy opening sentence. Short, clear sentences will grab your readers’ attention. Use adjectives sparingly. Opening lines don’t have to be loud, subtlety is just as effective. Examples: A word of caution.…
Willamette Writers Conference—Portland The largest writers’ organization in the Pacific Northwest brings together writers of all genres and career stages for this annual conference. With a focus on craft development, community building, and career advancement, this event is perfect for Pacific Northwest authors. Willamette Writers is an in-person and online writing community of over 6,000…
#RealFlashbytes by #PhiliipLoyd #realwritersmarket Hi. My name is Roberto Dinero, and I’m from the LA. East LA. The mean streets, where it all goes down. Shit. Okay, so you know who I really am. What gave it away? But that’s not the point. Everybody has the right to use a pseudonym. If Martin Lieber gets…
There was quite a commotion down on the street this morning, here on Wall Street where I work. Of course, I get to the office before the sun comes up, so whatever it was it came along after I was already at my desk, comfortable, with a nice hot cup of Ethiopian Yirgacheffe. Coffee was…
by Murderously Philly… “Hi, my name is Ted” I say to everybody, “and I’m a serial killer.” “Hi, Ted,” says everybody. Everybody always says Hi. Welcome to Serial Killers Anonymous, a twelve-step program for rippers, rapers, stabbers, stranglers, axe murderers, chainsaw enthusiasts, and just about every type person who ever murdered over and over again,…
