Redundancy Quiz #38 for Writers: Can You Score 100%?
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by Kathy Steinemann
2w ago
What Are Redundancies? These nuisances are superfluous words or phrases also known as pleonasms. Rather than augment writing, they slow action scenes and increase word count — without adding constructive details. About The Quiz This quiz, the thirty-eighth in its … The post Redundancy Quiz #38 for Writers: Can You Score 100%? first appeared on KathySteinemann.com: Free Resources for Writers and Poets ..read more
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More Than 100 Ways to Say Gasp: A Word List for Writers
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by Kathy Steinemann
1M ago
Why Gasp? “Laugh until you gasp for breath.” ~ George Carlin “I will defend the importance of bedtime stories to my last gasp.” ~ J. K. Rowling “Master, go on, and I will follow thee. To the last gasp with … The post More Than 100 Ways to Say Gasp: A Word List for Writers first appeared on KathySteinemann.com: Free Resources for Writers and Poets ..read more
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Again: Free Humorous Microfiction of Exactly 100 Words
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by Kathy Steinemann
1M ago
According to Wikipedia, a drabble is “a short work of fiction of precisely one hundred words in length. The purpose of the drabble is brevity, testing the author’s ability to express interesting and meaningful ideas in a confined space.” Here’s … The post Again: Free Humorous Microfiction of Exactly 100 Words first appeared on KathySteinemann.com: Free Resources for Writers and Poets ..read more
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How to Spot Fake Book Promoters, Publishers, and Agents
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by Kathy Steinemann
1M ago
The Agony of Being a Wordsmith Some days it might feel as though there are more scammers than writers on the planet. Try these tips to protect yourself and your writing. Does This Sound Familiar? You receive an e-mail from … The post How to Spot Fake Book Promoters, Publishers, and Agents first appeared on KathySteinemann.com: Free Resources for Writers and Poets ..read more
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Redundancy Quiz #37 for Writers: Can You Score 100%?
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by Kathy Steinemann
2M ago
What Are Redundancies? These nuisances are superfluous words or phrases also known as pleonasms. Rather than augment writing, they slow action scenes and increase word count — without adding constructive details. About The Quiz This quiz, the thirty-seventh in its … The post Redundancy Quiz #37 for Writers: Can You Score 100%? first appeared on KathySteinemann.com: Free Resources for Writers and Poets ..read more
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Stephen King’s Dark Tower Book Series Reading Order
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by Kathy Steinemann
2M ago
Do You Agree? Few things are more annoying than reading a book series and discovering partway through that you’ve missed a novel or read some of the books in the wrong order. The annoyance festers when you think the series … The post Stephen King’s Dark Tower Book Series Reading Order first appeared on KathySteinemann.com: Free Resources for Writers and Poets ..read more
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Share Your Free Tales of Winter or the Festive Season
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by Kathy Steinemann
3M ago
Time to Share Your Free Stories of Winter or the Festive Season 2023 is almost over. Whether you observe Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, or another celebration during this festive season, I invite you to share links to your free … The post Share Your Free Tales of Winter or the Festive Season first appeared on KathySteinemann.com: Free Resources for Writers and Poets ..read more
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Writers, It’s Not All About You. It’s About Your Readers
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by Kathy Steinemann
4M ago
Your Followers Can Help You — or Hurt You That applies to followers on social media, as well as people who follow your blog, public appearances, and news coverage. The Infinite Loop Happy readers = more book sales More book … The post Writers, It’s Not All About You. It’s About Your Readers first appeared on KathySteinemann.com: Free Resources for Writers and Poets ..read more
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Looking for a Bluesky Invite Code? Have a Code to Share?
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by Kathy Steinemann
4M ago
The Timing Although I considered releasing this post last week, it was Thanksgiving in the USA — so I decided to wait until today. What Is Bluesky Social Media? If you’ve been paying attention to the news over the last … The post Looking for a Bluesky Invite Code? Have a Code to Share? first appeared on KathySteinemann.com: Free Resources for Writers and Poets ..read more
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Redundancy Quiz #36 for Writers: Can You Score 100%?
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by Kathy Steinemann
4M ago
What Are Redundancies? These nuisances are superfluous words or phrases also known as pleonasms. Rather than augment writing, they slow action scenes and increase word count — without adding constructive details. About The Quiz This quiz, the thirty-sixth in its … The post Redundancy Quiz #36 for Writers: Can You Score 100%? first appeared on KathySteinemann.com: Free Resources for Writers and Poets ..read more
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