Patricia Stoltey

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Quiet! Woman Writing.

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Okay, I’m (almost) totally linked out for this week. I have no lists or recommendations. There’s only one thing on my mind: the work in progress. Today and tomorrow are writing days. Darling husband is playing bridge this afternoon and all day tomorrow, so the house will be quiet. I love quiet. Quiet is the …Read More

Recommending the Documentary: Born into Brothels

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Writers need to explore new topics, expand their areas of interest, research beyond their previous experiences, and entertain new ideas. Watching documentaries on a variety of subjects helps us visit places we cannot travel to on our own and study subjects we never covered in high school or college. The 2004-2005 documentary, Born into Brothels, …Read More

New Publication: The Complete Writer

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Kerrie Flanagan, director of Northern Colorado Writers, announces a new publication for writers, The Complete Writer. The first issue is free, so take a look and see what you think. A twelve-month subscription is $19.95. The Complete Writer is also an opportunity to see your own articles in print. Submission guidelines are at http://completewriter.blogspot.com and …Read More

Books to Make You a Better Writer

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Yesterday I gave you a list of books to inspire and motivate writers. Today’s list contains books (and one website) to help you become a better writer. You might also want to check out the comments from yesterday’s post. There are additional recommendations from several blogger friends. Some of these books are aimed at mystery …Read More

Books to Inspire and Motivate Writers

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In 2009 I did a one-hour workshop called Let’s Write a Mystery at the Northern Colorado Writers Conference in Fort Collins, Colorado. As part of that workshop, I prepared a handout which included a list of written and web resources. Today, I’m giving you my list of books to inspire and motivate. Tomorrow’s list will …Read More

Why Am I Doing This?

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MONDAY NOTE: I’m discontinuing my Monday Colorado Author Feature in 2010. Any discussion of authors or their books will be as intermittent and random as the other topics I choose on the fly. ON WRITING: Why am I doing this? Why do I stop reading great novels, trudge off to my computer, and try to …Read More

Bits and Pieces

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Resolutions I like this post from zenhabits.net — The Definitive Guide to Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolutions. If you’re still struggling with writing your own New Year’s Resolutions, I recommend Donna Volkennant’s Jan. 1st post at Donna’s Book Pub — Happy New Year – My Motto for 2010. I plan to post Donna’s motto …Read More

Out With the Old and On With the New

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I’ll be taking Thursday and Friday off from the blog, so I’d like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and hope your 2010 is full of joy, that you succeed in keep your resolutions (if you make any), and that all your dreams come true. The high point of 2009 for my husband and …Read More

Should Fiction Writers Stick to What They Know?

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A friend of mine from Northern Colorado Writers, Peter D. Springberg, MD, FACP, has started a new website and blog (“Eat like the Doc does”) on healthy living with a focus on healthy eating. Peter’s medical and career credentials are very impressive. Even more important to his healthy lifestyle project and the weight loss manual …Read More