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The native Miwok people, in what is now called the East Bay of Northern California, thrived for nearly 10,000 years along the bountiful creeks and rivers of the region. The most densely populated area, with an estimated 500 permanent residents, … [Continue reading] about Bedrock Mortars
I was having dinner with a writer friend of mine last week. We were comparing notes on pitching articles, and how we're carving out time to work while prioritizing parenthood. At some point the conversation turned to grant applications and … [Continue reading] about The Writing Time Calculation
Welcome to Writing Tip Tuesday, the Parentheses & Brackets edition. This is the fifth in a series of posts pulled from my free guide "On Not Writing Badly." You can download the whole thing by filling out this form, or, if you'd rather not … [Continue reading] about Writing Tip Tuesday: Parentheses & Brackets
To open your Bookmarks window, click this little icon in your Inspector (note, in PC or an older version of Scrivener, it looks like a stack of books, but if you hover over with your mouse, the word "Bookmark" should appear just the same): So … [Continue reading] about The Scrivener Inspector: Bookmarks
The Dead Bears, as they are often called, seem to lie in wait all over northern California. Keep an eye out and you will see them, alone or in their congo line, frolicking along the back windows of cars, proudly displayed on clothing, even … [Continue reading] about Dead Bears
I thought I might take a moment and talk about a great piece of writing advice I heard recently on the OtherPPL podcast. In case you're unfamiliar, the OtherPPL podcast is an author interview show hosted by Brad Listi and it is not to be missed. … [Continue reading] about Follow The Enthusiasm
Welcome to Writing Tip Tuesday, the Basic Punctuation edition. This is the fourth in a series of posts pulled from my free guide "On Not Writing Badly." You can download the whole thing by filling out this form, or, if you'd rather not subscribe to … [Continue reading] about Writing Tip Tuesday: Basic Punctuation