Writing While the Rice Boils

Resources for writers with little time and even less money, who are on the journey to publication.

What Do Cliches Do to Your Readers?

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I read a book over the weekend riddled with cliches. I would have been more annoyed if I had paid money for it, but it still bothered me. Th...
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Free Ebook: Creating a Life Plan

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Just a quick post today, since I woke up with a migraine. Michael Hyatt, former CEO of Thomas Nelson publishers, is giving away a free eboo...
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In Praise of Independent Bookstores

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Yesterday was a wonderful day. My daughter had the day off, and her first choice of activity was to hang out in a bookstore. We drove to De...
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Book Review: The Muir House, by Mary DeMuth

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I love it when I find an author who mesmerizes me with words. Who chooses each phrase deliberately. Who paints pictures with sentences you w...
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I Wanna Be a Writer: Free Novel-Writing Videos

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Authors Traci Hall and Kathleen Pickering have teamed up to give new writers the tools they need to get started. Each video is only a few m...
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C.S. Lewis on Writing

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C.S. Lewis is one of my favorite authors. Whether or not you agree with his spiritual beliefs, they're always thought-provoking. For ex...
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Get Out of Your Novel Writing Rut

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  I'm so sad this string of guest posts has come to a close. I've learned so much from our generous contributors. Thank you to each...
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What to do with Your Inner Critic(s)

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We're on our last two days of guest posts. I don't know about you, but I've been learning a ton! Today we have Jennifer Bertman,...
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What's Up With the Adverb?

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  Today I give you the often hilarious Deana Barnhart. If you check out her blog , you'll not only be entertained, but inspired. Don...
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Debbie Maxwell Allen
Colorado, United States
I'm a homeschool mom, desperate for more time to write. I love to encourage other writers, and share what I've learned so far. I'm finishing my second novel and researching my third, I'm a freelance writer and editor, and I homeschool four teenagers. They're the reason I write while the rice boils.
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