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And Now For the (Semi) Good News…

Posted by Joanne Huspek

As you know, I’m lucky enough to have a permanent editor, i.e. my Editor for Life. He’s a nice guy, is personable, does good work. Seems to even care about me. 🙂 I also take online classes (currently taking a … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo 2013: I Failed, But I Prioritized

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I wish I could say I completed the 2013 NaNoWriMo with 50,000 words written easily and under my belt, but it was not to be… *sigh* Oh, I had good intentions. I started out with a bang. I knew the … Continue reading →

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Fluff and Stuff – Getting The Junk Out of the Trunk

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The road to hell is paved with adverbs. ~Stephen King Truer, writerly words have never been written. When editing, the rule of thumb is to eliminate any word that ends in the dreaded “-ly.” I’ve been editing my completed novels … Continue reading →

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An Omen: When Your Dog Soils Your Query

Posted by Joanne Huspek

It’s a beautiful Sunday in the neighborhood, and while the sun shines and the temperatures are mild, I figured I would get up early and finish weeding and planting my vegetable garden. I made significant progress yesterday and want to … Continue reading →

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Setting My Baby Free – Or, It’s Query Time (Again)

Posted by Joanne Huspek

On a cold day in February in 2007, I walked north along Ocean Beach in San Francisco and snapped the photo that now resides as the header of this blog. (It’s also a framed poster over my bed, where it … Continue reading →

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Place as a Character Builder, Tool, and Embellishment

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Another San Francisco Writers Conference has come to an end, and just as with the other SFWC I’ve attended, I’ve learned so much. Honestly, they could hold a month-long conference and there would still be things to learn. One of … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the 2013 San Francisco Writers Conference – Yikes!

Posted by Joanne Huspek

OMG. I just realized that in one short week, I’ll be packing to go. Am I ready? Not really, and it’s not just because I realized when my wayward 7 By 7 (code for San Francisco) daughter came home for … Continue reading →

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