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Writing on The Ledge

Cynthia Kraack Posted on September 19, 2014 by Cynthia KraackSeptember 19, 2014

When should new writing trump working on an almost complete work? Does discipline squelch creativity?

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Writing Retreat #1

Cynthia Kraack Posted on September 6, 2014 by Cynthia KraackSeptember 6, 2014

Writing retreat…or time away to work. The real issue may be that in American culture there is discomfort sharing the label of work with purely artistic efforts.

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Blog Touring

Cynthia Kraack Posted on August 5, 2014 by Cynthia KraackAugust 5, 2014

While losing popularity, blogs remain one place where writers can reveal their personality and talents. Blog tours help spread writers’ names through using our time and talents versus costing lots of money.

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The Night Before the Book Launch

Cynthia Kraack Posted on July 14, 2014 by Cynthia KraackJuly 14, 2014

Twas the night before the book launch, when all through the house All the creatures were stirring, except there’s no mouse. The clothes are all hung in the closet with care, In hopes that they’ll fit and no one will … Continue reading →

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#MyWritingProcess

Cynthia Kraack Posted on July 9, 2014 by Cynthia KraackJuly 10, 2014

If you’re interested in how other writers manage their creativity, or just curious about writers, click on #MyWritingProcess and enjoy reading.

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Workhorse Words

Cynthia Kraack Posted on June 26, 2014 by Cynthia KraackJuly 1, 2014

I felt silly how many begin with one word: “the”. A dictionary of words could be used and I grabbed an overused, wimpy, workhorse.

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About 90th Birthdays

Cynthia Kraack Posted on May 3, 2014 by Cynthia KraackMay 28, 2015

Writers don’t have the opportunity to retire. If our minds are working and the words still flow, we don’t dare turn off our computers or throw away our notepads and pencils.

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Skin in the Game: Marketing Expenses

Cynthia Kraack Posted on February 28, 2014 by Cynthia KraackMay 28, 2015
Kindle topping pile of books

The dirty little secret for most writers is the road to success is a whole lot like the South Park’s Underpants Gnomes model….

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Journaling

Cynthia Kraack Posted on December 29, 2013 by Cynthia KraackMay 28, 2015

In the blogosphere opinions run strong about the best way to journal. A Google search culled out 148,000,000 blog entries about the topic.

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Life Balance

Cynthia Kraack Posted on December 17, 2013 by Cynthia KraackDecember 17, 2013

Evasive life balance might be easier to write about than achieve. Should you care?

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