The five step process to remove Prepositions –
Step One – Examine your writing for compound prepositional phrases. Once identified, replace each compound prep phrase with a simple preposition.
What is a compound prep phrase? – They are a series of prep phrases that act like a single preposition. Beware of these! Some common ones you will find in non fiction writing are – with regard to, with respect to, in reference to, etc.
Convert these phrases to simpler…
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Added by Dream Books LLC on January 6, 2010 at 12:43pm —
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I guess that is the only way I can describe my writing. I want others to see the magic in the world, not just children and young people but everyone.
I will have another book out this year, hopefully, more than just one. But, Dragon Wish, my full length fantasy romance, is what I would call the book of my heart. It has taken me over 3 1/2 years to write this story. When I finished, I just didn't want to send it out into the big bad world, but I did and hopefully everyone will be able…
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Added by Judith on January 6, 2010 at 9:29am —
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It's here! The new year and our first issue of WITS Newsletter for 2010. This issue features the following goodies:
Article: "Getting Books into Libraries"
WITS Podcast Schedule
Article: "Turning the Dream into a Manuscript"
Network With Us
Article: "To Pseudonym Or Not to Pseudonym"
This month's book reviews
Article: "Espresso Machine—In-store Book Printing"
Poems from our readers
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Added by Yvonne Perry on January 6, 2010 at 6:21am —
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If you are following me around the net this month, thank you so much! I appreciate your support so much! If you want to chat with me about goals and resolutions for the new year, go on over to day two here
http://www.abookbloggersdiary.blogspot.com
Added by Kim Smith on January 5, 2010 at 5:18pm —
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When Little Girls Laugh
by L. Renee Roberts
Chapter V - A Bewildered Wife
Those who did have any encounter with my father knew
that love was not an accurate word to reference him by. He made
sure not to get swindled or cheated by others, so he did it to them
first. He always caught other’s attention just by his looks. So he
used that to his advantage. I remember the day he came running in
the house because he was so excited that the woman at…
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Added by L. Renee Roberts on January 5, 2010 at 4:01pm —
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I have several opportunities for those of you promoting books this year...
The Circle of Friends Newsletter
My newsletter goes out on the 20th of each month to over 1000 fans and I feature a fellow author in each one. Feature is 500 words or less, and includes book info, bio, and links. Prefer YA authors, but will consider other genres.
Blog features at…
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Added by L. Diane Wolfe on January 5, 2010 at 12:19pm —
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Dear Friends, The PPS Bookstore has just listed my book online at
http://bit.ly/7MAWG7. Wish me luck with a new avenue for marketing my book. Have A Terrific Week! Nick Alvis
Added by Randolph Nicholas Alvis on January 5, 2010 at 9:00am —
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"PAST PERFECT", PART 2, narrated by fictitious
'One Room School House' teacher, Mr. D'Arcy McGee.
Year of Our Lord - 1922
Photo - Medville T. Driscoll fishing.
INTRO
"Clad in his short pants to school he would trod
With his book, fresh fruit and a twig of a rod
For he loved to escape to the woods at lunch time.
To idle...To fish...To pencil words into rhyme."
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Added by DEANNA MORE on January 5, 2010 at 8:30am —
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Marian L. Thomas penned Color Me Jazzmyne to be an honest portrayal of the torture of and redemption from incest, physical abuse, mental abuse and self-doubt. Far from being watered-down, Color Me Jazzmyne sheds light on a subject often neglected real discussion in the African-American communities.
Who's next in the "5 Minutes, 5 Questions With..." series?
Marian L. Thomas, author of Color Me Jazzmyne…
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Added by Joey Pinkney on January 5, 2010 at 7:20am —
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When author Ben set out to get Up The Way published, he wanted far more than to simply cash in on the Urban Lit Boom. The purpose and focus of Up The Way was to give food for thought to readers in terms of the many issues that the jail systems contribute to the communities that many of the former inmates are released into.
Who's next in the "5 Minutes, 5 Questions With..." series?
Ben, author of Up The Way…
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Added by Joey Pinkney on January 5, 2010 at 7:20am —
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An eldercare consultant, I’ve been a hospice volunteer in inner-city Detroit nursing homes for many years. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that death will come when it comes. Grappling with death and all its trappings can be so much easier when it’s approached like any other important life event. Preparation includes following a workable plan that brings comforting closure when that earthly destination is reached. These ten steps on a journey featuring scenic routes will lead to…
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Added by Frances Shani Parker on January 5, 2010 at 12:37am —
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In celebration of the New Year, here's a view of the Past, portrayed in the Heritage Folk Song I wrote in 2006 titled "PAST PERFECT", narrated by fictitious
'One Room School House' teacher, Mr. D'Arcy McGee.
Currently, I'm adding numerous more characters and converting this Folk Song fodder into a Story Book Adventure, situated on the Miramichi (" meer-m'shee ") River, New Brunswick, Canada.
Year of…
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Added by DEANNA MORE on January 5, 2010 at 12:30am —
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Added by Kim Smith on January 4, 2010 at 1:30pm —
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“The act or art of forming letters and characters on paper, wood, stone, or other material, for the purpose of recording the ideas which characters and words express, or of communicating them to others by visible signs.”
The most important part of writing is figuring out what to write and to plan ahead enough to make that idea come to life. Here are some strategies that will get you started on your next novel.
1) Pick a purpose – Every book has a purpose. Make sure that…
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Added by Dream Books LLC on January 4, 2010 at 1:20pm —
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To start the new year, I'm beginning a series of articles on writing techniques and information. Enjoy and feel free to forward!
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2010m1d4-Tracks-to-Publishing-a-Novel--The-Traditional-Path
Teri
Added by Teri Thackston on January 4, 2010 at 11:39am —
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I'm thrilled to see that The Muse Online Writers Conference is one of the nominations once again this year in the Preditors and Editors Voting Polls. Please consider voting for this amazing annual FREE conference.
Critters Workshop
The Muse Online Writers Conference
http://www.critters.org/predpoll/writerws.shtml
Writers Resource and Information
The Muse Online Writers…
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Added by Lea Schizas on January 4, 2010 at 10:37am —
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Hi everyone,
I have added an excerpt from "Paradise Lost. Not!" by Fiona Linday to the Maybe Tomorrow website. This excerpt completes the full set of eight, covering all of the stories in the anthology.
Please check it and the others out at:
http://mythicaweb.com/maybetomorrow/category/stories/excerpts/
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Added by Fergus Neff on January 4, 2010 at 10:27am —
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Some kind person has added my name to the list of nominations for Best Author at the Preditors & Editors awards. If anyone hasn't yet voted in that category and feels kindly disposed please would you consider adding a vote for me at
http://www.critters.org/predpoll/author.shtml where I'm listed in the poll as Brian L Porter
I would really appreciate any votes I receive, for this and my other nominations,…
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Added by Brian L Porter on January 4, 2010 at 10:24am —
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http://www.trafford.com/Bookstore/BookSearchResults.aspx?Search=For%20the%20Love%20of%20her%20Children%20and%20the%20Tattoo%20on%20his%20heart
I am trying hard to be able to get out there and outreach to our children about life,, please if yoy have teenagers especially if they are girls purchase my book for them.. Thank you
Added by Fabrienne on January 4, 2010 at 9:09am —
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The greatest of all commandments is Thou Shalt Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, with all thy mind and all thy strength.
To Love, love is not selfish, love is kind and considerate. Love is pure in heart, love is giving without the requirement of something in return. Love is uncondiditonal, without limitations. Love is forgiveness and renewal.
Jesus manifested these qualities to the extreme. He ALWAYS put the Father first! His welfare from the…
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Added by Randolph Nicholas Alvis on January 4, 2010 at 9:00am —
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