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Category: Writing Inspiration
Writers & Plagiarism
With all the madness circulating the web today about Melania Trump practically quoting Michelle Obama's 2008 DNC speech for this years RNC, we thought i'd be a good time to discuss Plagiarism. Stealing other's work and passing it off as your own is one of the greatest writing sins a wordsmith can commit. Writing is … Continue reading Writers & Plagiarism
Writing Habits – Music
Today we'll be continuing our analysis of writing habits with another divisive topic: music. The number one feature we have here at theOffice is a surprisingly difficult one to achieve - silence. It's all whispers and quiet voices here during the few times that people are actually speaking. Phones are set to vibrate and calls … Continue reading Writing Habits – Music
Quote of the Day – Salvador Dali
Doesn't mean you should give up the chase though!
Writing Habits – Day vs. Night
Being an establishment built mainly for writers, we thought it would be a good idea to tackle different habits and rituals people have when it comes to writing. Having a quiet space like theOffice to focus on your writing is invaluable, but when would you choose to come in? We have writers that join us … Continue reading Writing Habits – Day vs. Night
Quote of the Day
“...A mother is the one who fills your heart in the first place. She teaches you the nature of happiness: what is the right amount, what is too much, and the kind that makes you want more of what is bad for you. A mother helps her baby flex her first feelings of pleasure. She … Continue reading Quote of the Day
Writing Routines: Ernest Hemingway
"When I am working on a book or a story I write every morning as soon after first light as possible. There is no one to disturb you and it is cool or cold and you come to your work and warm as you write. You read what you have written and, as you always … Continue reading Writing Routines: Ernest Hemingway
Quote of the Day
“There’s nothing to stop a man from writing unless that man stops himself. If a man truly desires to write, then he will. Rejection and ridicule will only strengthen him. And the longer he is held back the stronger he will become, like a mass of rising water against a dam. There is no losing in writing, it will make … Continue reading Quote of the Day
Self-Publish Or Never Self-Publish?
Many of us newbie novelists face this question: Should we self-publish or should we stick to the traditional process? With the advent of numerous self-publishing tools and sites all over the place, it seems to be growing in popularity among first-time writers. But which ones are legit, and is this really the way we want to … Continue reading Self-Publish Or Never Self-Publish?
Literary Agents – How Do They Work?
If you've written your first manuscript, sent it out to beta readers, edited ad nauseum, and finally polished it, the next step will be finding a literary agent to get your work out there. But what exactly does a literary agent do? How do you find them? First of all, here's a quick and informative … Continue reading Literary Agents – How Do They Work?
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