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Author Archives: Mary Jane Honegger
The Secret Behind Critiques
Critiques are part of a writer’s life. Through this process our writing projects become tighter, stronger, and more sellable. Through this process we learn how to become better writers.If you are a student, not to worry, your instructor will review y… Continue reading
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Spiritual Nourishment From A Lilac Poet
Yesterday four inches of snow covered the view outside my window and the forecast called for more. But my thoughts were of spring and the sun-warmed fragrance of my lilacs.Those lilac-colored thoughts turned my mind toward one of my favorite poets, Jes… Continue reading
Posted in A Lilac Poet, Jessie Cameron Allison, Mary Jane Honegger, poems, poet, poetry books
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Advice to Writers: Never Give Up Hope
Root Bound Goes Into ProductionThe Coeur d’Alene Chapter of the Idaho Writer’s League begins every meeting with introductions and then the big question, “Who wants to share some good news about your writing?” I’ve always yearned to … Continue reading
Posted in Mary Jane Honegger, Screenwriting
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Truth – Truthy – Truthiness
Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true. – Swami VivekanandaHow often has someone you know told a story or shared something that didn’t sound quite right to you? ”That’s not the way it happened,” s… Continue reading
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The Power of Slang
Slang, the informal words and phrases in common usage, is essential to setting the era and creating tone in your writing. Knowing the correct terms for the time period enables a writer to construct realistic settings, create authentic characters … Continue reading
Posted in Language/Grammar, Mary Jane Honegger, Writing Tips/Skills
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Mastering the Metaphor
The greatest thing by far is to be a master of metaphor – AristotleMetaphor Definition: A metaphor is a figure of speech containing an implied comparison, in which a word or phrase ordinarily and primarily used of one thing is applied to another. &nb… Continue reading
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Write What You Know vs. Use What You Know to Write
“Write what you know,” has long been a principle given aspiring writers. Today’s bookshelves are crowded with popular medical thrillers written by former medical professionals; psychological thrillers written by former psychologists and crime n… Continue reading
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Jack London – A Dedicated Writer
In this manner had fought forgotten ancestors. They quickened the old life within him, the old tricks which they had stamped into the heredity of the breed were his tricks… And when, on the still cold nights, he pointed his nose at a star and howled … Continue reading
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Editing Guide & Proofreading Rules for Freelance Writers
Journalists who work for newspapers or magazines usually have copy editors who scrutinize their work before sending it to a proofreader who will give it a final once over before it hits the printed page. As a freelance writer, you will sometimes… Continue reading
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Two Powerful Words: Thank You
When paired together, two simple words become one of the most powerful phrases in the world - Thank You. These two words express gratitude for a job well done and note appreciation of another. A Thank You makes people feel more v… Continue reading
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