netta on December 1st, 2008

The internet is a wonderful place for writers. All the inspiration and information you could possibly need is only a click away, whether you’re writing fiction or non-fiction. Keeping focused and on track is important, and by knowing what you’re looking for and where to find it can save you hours of internet travel.

Credible sources [...]

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netta on October 14th, 2008

A post on my private blog was the inspiration for this one — I was having a restless night, wrestling with the hamsters. You know, the rodents that run around in your head chasing each other, nibbling on their tails, chewing the furniture and pooping on the floor.
Yes, you know what I’m talking about. Don’t [...]

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netta on August 29th, 2008

Yep, it’s Friday, and it’s a Flash Fiction Friday.
The Rules:
1.  500 words or less.
2. Inspiration in the form of a quote, phrase, word, or photo can be found here every week. You can incorporate the prompt in your piece, or not. It’s meant more as a jumping off place than anything else. Suggestions for future [...]

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netta on August 8th, 2008

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I’m a huge fan of dancing shows. Whether it’s celebrities, street kids, fledgling amateurs or professionals, I love dancing shows. I marvel at the artistry, the physical prowess, and try to bullshit my kids into thinking I once could dance kinda similar to that when I was a young lass. In the Age [...]

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netta on July 12th, 2008

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Life is often stranger than fiction. If ever you need inspiration, you don’t need to look any further than just beyond your front door. If you’ve read “A Trip To Wal*Mart” (link on the bar thingy up there ^) then you know what I’m talking about.

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netta on June 6th, 2008

In launching a writing career, it seems like an easy endeavor. Pick up a pen and a pad of paper; sit in front of a keyboard and your favorite writing program; hell, grab a crayon and a piece of cardboard. I mean really, they’re just words — how hard can it be?
Let me count the [...]

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