Tag: Creative writing

I need your help, watch your email for more

Published on by Jean M. Cogdell6 Comments

Getting closer to my launch of A Reluctant Little Prince!

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Now comes the ask.

Some of you may have received an email with an electronic copy pleading for you to read and post a review. If you didn’t get one and are willing to review my little book, please email me at jeanswriting@jeancogdell.com. The good news is it should only take you a few minutes to read a 30-page picture book.boy-310099_640Easy Templates To Help Write A Book Review

How to write a book review 

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I’d love to hear from you, let me know how you’re doing! Leave a comment or click the “write me” tab or look for me on Twitter @jeancogdell, Facebook at jean.cogdell and Amazon.com, stop by and say hey! The lights are on, and I’m waiting.

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Are you looking for writing competitions? Check these out

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I haven’t submitted to any all year.

Just too busy with life events and trying to get my next children’s picture book published.

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But if you’re ready, brave and willing here are places to submit your story during November and December.

Good luck!

November 2016 Type: Fiction (Short Short Story) Hosted by: Writer’s Digest Deadline: November 15, 2016 (early-bird) Entry Fee: $20 Type: Fiction (Fall) Hosted by: The Masters Review Deadline: Novem…

Source: November/December 2016 Writing Contests

When was the last time you submitted a story for publication?

Do you submit to a lot of contests or magazines?

I’d love to hear from you, let me know how you’re doing! Leave a comment or click the “write me” tab or look for me on Twitter @jeancogdell, Facebook at jean.cogdell and Amazon.com, stop by and say hey! The lights are on, and I’m waiting.

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Five things I know for sure about writing

Published on by Jean M. Cogdell14 Comments

Sometimes I think the more I write, read and study about writing, the less I really know.

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But here are 5 things I know for sure!

  1. Writing is hard. Not for the faint of heart.
  2. It takes time, lots of time. Husbands sometimes feels neglected. Sigh…
  3. Writing can be fun, but not always. (See #1)
  4. Writing every day does not always lead to success. But it helps.
  5. Just because I write a good story doesn’t mean anyone will read it.

What about you? What 5 things do you know for sure?

What have you learned this year about writing?

Need inspiration? Keep reading…

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I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment or click the “write me” tab or look for me on Twitter @jeancogdell, Facebook at jean.cogdell and Amazon.com, stop by and say hey! The lights are on, and I’m waiting.

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Do you need help with blogging ideas?

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I don’t know about you, but sometimes when I try to think of a new blog, and like a dry well, I come up empty.well-145661_640

My brain can’t think of a damn thing y’all might want to know.

Does that ever happen to you?

I’ve got story ideas, but some days the blogging ideas just won’t come.

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Well, if that’s the case, head over to See Jane Write and…

Let’s #bloglikecrazy!

She’ll give you a bunch of tips on keeping your blog fresh and current.

Need more? Keep reading!

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Where do you find blogging ideas?

How do you write a blog post day after day?

I’d love to know!

Leave a comment or click the “write me” tab or look for me on Twitter @jeancogdell, Facebook at jean.cogdell and Amazon.com, stop by and say hey! The lights are on, and I’m waiting.

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