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To Not Write is Not Right

By Kathy Gaudry
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This is the first time I have sat down to write in almost a year. I had a good reason: my husband was extremely ill, and I needed to be there for him. He since has recuperated and is doing well. Life is getting back… Read More

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Writing Your Book

By Kathy Gaudry
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How to Get Started Writing Your Book Writing your book can be overwhelming, unless the project is broken down into manageable parts. Many people want to write a book, but very few people actually accomplish the task. Write out the Main Idea The very first… Read More

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Vacation from Writing

By Kathy Gaudry
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If your mind has stalled, stuck in that writer’s rut of lost muse, perhaps it is time for a vacation from writing. This can be as short as a trip to the coffee shop and drinking your favorite brew. Watch people. Here you are surrounded… Read More

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Fair News Reporting

By Kathy Gaudry
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In the past few years, we have seen a trend in mass media where fair news reporting doesn’t hold value any more. This is especially obvious during this election year from all political camps. Historically, the standard of fair news reporting has been to gather… Read More

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Writer’s Block and Survivor Skills

By Kathy Gaudry
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Writer’s block. These are days that all writers have had. These are the days when the words just won’t come, the muse has left, the brain is empty. Survival skills are what you can use to break through the brick wall of writer’s block and… Read More

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The Copyright Monster in the Room

By Kathy Gaudry
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“It’s mine!” I shout as someone ignores my copyright and reproduces my work as if they did it all themselves. Copyright is meant to protect the original work of the creator, but today it is being ignored by many people. Although copyright infringement has existed… Read More

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Balance Your Writing Life

By Kathy Gaudry
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A writing life is a very solitary venture. We spend our time in front of a computer screen or yellow pad, squeezing the words from the clutter in our brains. Time flies by without our noticing. Then, the muse comes and gives it all to… Read More

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Voice Recognition Software

By Kathy Gaudry
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Right now, I am editing another manuscript which has been created with voice recognition software. More authors are using programs such as the Dragon series to create their masterpieces, and this is a terrific time-saver. I am seeing more and more of these types of… Read More

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Making Money from Writing

By Kathy Gaudry
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There are no guarantees in life, and frankly, making money from writing takes a certain amount of luck. You can make some of that luck for yourself. It appears that non-fiction writing has more of a general audience. With consistent persistence (how about that one???)… Read More

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Professional Writer? Do You Fit the Bill?

By Kathy Gaudry
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A professional writer has to be one of the most creative people in the world, not only in their craft but in their business skills. As both a writer and book publisher, I can’t tell you how often I heard someone say, “I’m going to… Read More

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