Tag Archives: novelists

Results are In: Your Favorite Writers

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Charlotte Digregorio

I’ve always believed that in order to be good writers, most people can’t limit themselves to one genre of writing. The more you practice diverse genres, the better you become at writing your favorite one. You pick up so many … Continue reading →

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Have You Hugged Your Writer’s Organization Officers Today?

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Charlotte Digregorio

Officers who volunteer for writer’s organizations usually do a ton of work. They plan regular and annual meetings, write, edit, and produce bulletins, newsletters, and journals, organize and coordinate contests, maintain websites, attend Board meetings and make policy changes, record … Continue reading →

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Writers: Find Creativity or Let It Find You

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Charlotte Digregorio

Sometimes it’s better not to talk to a relative or close friend about your goal to pursue creativity. They’ll talk you out of it or they’ll say creativity can wait until you’re retired. They’ll talk about how it’s impractical to … Continue reading →

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Consider Your Future as a Successful Writer

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Charlotte Digregorio

Like any other goal in life, if you want to be a successful writer, you have to define where you are now and where you want to go. If you define your writing goals, you can achieve them. They must … Continue reading →

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Rid Yourself of Writer’s Block!

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Charlotte Digregorio

How do you rid yourself of writer’s block? Personally, I go for a walk off the beaten path with no sounds of traffic or screaming kids. A walk often refreshes my mind and the ideas flow. I asked a variety … Continue reading →

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What Do You Read in Your Spare Time?

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Charlotte Digregorio

In my blogs, I often tell writers that if they want to get published in certain genres, they must do a lot of reading in that genre. Actually, regardless of the genre you want to write and get published in, … Continue reading →

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Diversify Your Writing Interests

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Charlotte Digregorio

As readers and writers, we often stay in our comfort zone. We may say to ourselves, “I read and write non-fiction, but I never read or write poetry or short stories.” You may be surprised to find that you have … Continue reading →

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