writing
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It’s Been A While…
It’s been a while since I’ve posted here. It doesn’t mean my writing has been stagnant, but that sometimes life takes the majority of my time. A little update on my short story contest…I didn’t place in the top five to move on to round two. I didn’t even hit the honorable mentions list (of… Continue reading
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What Services Do I Offer?
As I continue to pursue and promote myself as a Freelancer and Ghostwriter, I feel the need to go a little deeper with the services I offer. I will go through each one and explain them a little better. If there’s anything I can help you with, please let me know!! Ghostwriting- This is basically… Continue reading
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Rejection: Not Always a Bad Thing
So, today it happened…I received my first rejection on my novel. Granted, I submitted with a partial manuscript and it was my first query on it. Was I upset? Yes. Did my husband hug my while I cried? Also yes. Am I giving in and giving up? No! You see, he helped me realize that… Continue reading
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Put Yourself Out There!
Just a small update from the last week or so… I haven’t done much writing on my novel in a few days, but have been writing for other projects. I have entered the NYC Midnight Short Story Challenge! I’ve only just finished my first round story, but I loved every minute of it. I was… Continue reading
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Slow But Steady…
As I’ve mentioned a few times before, I am in the process of writing a novel that I hope to self-publish by this summer. It’s a story that is very near and dear to my heart for many reasons. Those that know me will almost immediately make the connection, but those of you who don’t… Continue reading
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Celebrate the Small Steps
When I started blogging I didn’t think I’d enjoy it as much as I do. Yes, I love writing, but the idea of figuring out what to blog about is still a little tough for me. What do people want to read? What will end up being my niche? What successes will come from this… Continue reading
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Silent But Writing
I just realized that I did not post on here yesterday. And it may not happen every day due to family, my full-time job, life…but I am going to try to do my best at posting as much as possible. The title popped into my mind after the realization because I was silent here but… Continue reading
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My Why.
Everyone has a why. It doesn’t matter what you are doing or the path you are taking, we all have a reason for starting. A reason for doing what we do. That is your why. I am pursuing writing again because I love it. It’s my therapy. I am able to get so many more… Continue reading
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The Widow’s Heart and This Day Forward
Nicole W. Barnes Author 