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    So You Want To Be A Writer

    July 5, 2023 / No Comments

    Every journey begins with the first step. If your shoelaces are tied together, the first step may result in a tumble, injury, and a lifetime of medical bills. Tied shoelaces are not the best way to begin a journey. So, you want to be a writer. Where do you begin? How do you keep from tripping over your own feet? Think of the word write as a noun (I’m a writer!) and then as a verb (I write). The Writer: Now Write: Writing is a bit like jogging. Your first run may feel a bit more elegant than it looks to the observer. Who cares? Write. Then do it again…

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    Peter Leavell
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    You’re Not The Only One

    June 28, 2023 / 1 Comment

    One author's ICW odyssey.

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    Lisa Michelle Hess
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