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Go Ahead: Take an Online Break

By Karen Ballon March 1, 2017
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Wow, what great sites you all shared. Thanks so much for letting us in on your online breaks. So here are the places I like to go when I need a break. Some are great for just a few minutes, some give a nice long break. But they’re all great fun! (click the headlines below)

History in the Headlines: Writers

This is the History Channel’s collection of fascinating stories about writers throughout history. I’ve learned all kinds of fun facts here.

Grammar Gorilla

Hey, it’s grammar, and it’s gorillas. Who could ask for anything more? Test yoru grammar skills and earn bananas.

Snoopy the Author cartoons

A delightful collection on Pinterest of Snoopy the Author cartoons. I love these things!

Language is a Virus

This is one of my all-time favorite online break sites, primarily because it has so many fun things you can do. For example:

*Electronic Poetry Kit

You may have the magnetic version of this. I do. In fact, I have several versions of magnetic poetry on my fridge. It’s great fun. Well, now you don’t have to go to your fridge to play with it. You can hop on over to this site and make poetry with a variety of kits, from the Stephen King kit to the Oscar Wilde kit to the Sylvia Plath kit. Enjoy!

*Writing Prompts

Sometimes all you need is one idea to get you going. Well, here’s the place to get it.

*Writing Exercises

More than you can get through in a whole lot of breaks.

I Write Like

Ever wondered what famous author you write like? Well, hop on over to this site, write a little bit, and it will tell you. I love writing in different ways and voices, to see how many different authors I am. <grin>

Shopping!

And, of course, there’s always a shopping break. Here are the sites I enjoy when I want to find a fun writing-focused tool or gift to reward myself with after meeting a goal:

Etsy: Gifts for Writers

Levenger

Writers Store

The Literary Gift Company

Enjoy!

 

 

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Category: Creativity, The Writing LifeTag: Creativity, The Writing Life

Amnesia: The Key to Success

By Dan Balowon February 28, 2017
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At some point, anyone involved in motivational or inspirational communication will touch on the necessity of leaving the past behind and moving on from a painful experience or time of life in order to grow personally or professionally. Millions of people spend billions of dollars each year on counselors helping them overcome past issues in their lives. For Christians, leaving a past behind through …

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Category: Encouragement, Faith, Inspiration, The Writing Life, TheologyTag: Failure, Inspiration, Success, The Writing Life

Do Your Book a Favor: Take a Break

By Karen Ballon February 22, 2017
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Ever had one of those days? You know, you sit there, staring at the screen, fingers on the keyboard, and… It’s. Just. Not. Happening. Yeah, you have. All writers hit those days from time to time. I’ve learned, when that happens to me, that the best thing I can do is take a break. Now, I realize we can’t always just shut off the computer and walk away for awhile, so how about the next best thing? …

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The Isolated Writer

By Dan Balowon February 14, 2017
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In general, writers do not do their best work in a group. The very nature of creative writing is a solitary pursuit, but without taking great care, can morph into a feeling of isolation. And this can occur whether an author lives in a quiet rural town or in midtown Manhattan. (The one in New York, not Kansas) So, how does an author, feeling isolated and alone stay motivated? How do they develop …

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Category: Career, Encouragement, Social Media, The Writing LifeTag: Career, Encouragement, The Writing Life

What is Your Attention Span?

By Steve Laubeon February 13, 2017
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I came across the study that claims the average person now has a shorter attention span than that of a goldfish. Eight seconds. This means most people tend to lose concentration in less than ten seconds. As an experiment, I read the above paragraph out loud. It took about 10 seconds to complete. That means I just lost you. At least the goldfish will swim around its bowl and come back to the same …

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Category: Communication, Craft, Inspiration, Reading, The Writing LifeTag: book proposals, Creativity, Writing Craft

Should I Join a Professional Organization?

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon February 9, 2017
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Thinking about joining a professional organization? This post is geared to the writer who has decided what type of books to write and wonders if memberships would enhance the proposal. Those who are undecided would be better served by attending a few conferences as a nonmember to discern career direction. When investigating professional organizations, I recommend asking yourself questions: Can I …

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Category: Career, Conferences, The Writing LifeTag: Career, The Writing Life

The Extroverted Writer

By Steve Laubeon February 6, 2017
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Since we looked at the introverted writer last week it is only appropriate that we address the extroverted writer. Before we go further it is important to understand the intrinsic weakness of any label. People are much more complex then introvert or extrovert. At the same time such labels can help us understand each other’s inclinations and limitations. Extroverted can mean many things. …

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Category: Career, The Writing LifeTag: Career, The Writing Life

How to Balance a Busy Writing Schedule and a Busy Life

By Guest Bloggeron February 1, 2017
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One of the things many writers struggle with is time management. I’ve heard so many writers cry out, frustrated that they just can’t find the focus or time to write like they want. I knew if there was one person who could share wisdom and tips on this topic, it was the author of today’s guest blog, Tricia Goyer. This woman is amazing! I’ve known her since her children were little, and it’s been a …

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Category: Guest Post, The Writing LifeTag: The Writing Life

A Book Loved By Everyone Hasn’t Been Written

By Dan Balowon January 31, 2017
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There is no such thing as a book everyone likes and this problem is only magnified if it covers religion, politics, sports or anything else where people are deeply divided. If you think you are going to write a book, which unites all Christian believers worldwide, you better take a deep breath and realize no matter what you write, you will have detractors. While the Bible is the Holy …

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Category: Book Review, Reviews, The Publishing Life, The Writing LifeTag: Faith, The Publishing Life, The Writing Life

The Introverted Writer

By Steve Laubeon January 30, 2017
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Here is a question from Trisha: I consider myself a deeply introverted person. I write because I can express myself on paper so much better than in conversational settings. When it comes to getting published, how do you think the personality of the author is weighed in respect to publishers and agents considering an author for publication? In other words, does a more bubbly personality get …

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Category: Career, Social Media, The Writing LifeTag: Career, Introvert, The Writing Life
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