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- Staycation: A Way to Jump Start your Writing - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Maxine ThompsonDr. Maxine Thompson http://www.maxinethompson.com Author of Upcoming, Hostage of Lies Staycation: A Way to Jump Start your Writing Staycation: a stay-at-home vacation Example: Common activities of a staycation include use of the backyard pool, visits to local parks and museums, and ...
Views: 913(1 vote) - The Importance of Voice in Your Writing - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2008 from Maxine ThompsonI never realized how important my voice was until I lost mine after my recent thyroid surgery.... We’re not talking laryngitis, either. Have you ever tried to ask for directions when you sound like a fog horn, and the mailman can’t understand you? Or, have you tried to order a ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - What Literary Agents Look For In A Writer’s Works - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Maxine ThompsonLike many small business owners, I have to multi-task, so as a literary agent, I recently had this insight while at the Pacific Ocean. When I wear my agent cap, the stories that I love the most, are the ones which hold my attention. Simple as that. Nothing esoteric. The same way these stories ...
Views: 1573(1 vote) - The Truth About Urban Fiction - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from Maxine ThompsonWhen I first edited urban fiction, like most new endeavors, I stumbled into it. But as a former social worker, I’ve always found it interesting how women of color cope in desperate situations. As I read different manuscripts, I recognized the voices that I’d met over the years in my own life, ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - What Literary Agents Look For In A Writer’s Works - by Submitted on May 09, 2008 from Maxine ThompsonLike many small business owners, I have to multi-task, so as a literary agent, I recently had this insight while at the Pacific Ocean. When I wear my agent cap, the stories that I love the most, are the ones which hold my attention. Simple as that. Nothing esoteric. The same way these stories ...
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