From Alisia Leavitt
February 14, 2010 at 7:09 pm
I spent a long weekend this month at my MFA residency, held in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. We were fortunate enough to have author Ann Hood join us for a day of workshop ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
February 10, 2010 at 12:08 am
Here's a recent interview with Lindsey Leavitt, author of the YA novel Princess for Hire. From Lindsey's website:When a flawlessly dressed woman steps out of an iridescent bubble ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
January 31, 2010 at 5:55 pm
For all college students out there, be sure to check out Playboy's College Fiction Contest. A fellow MFA student, Peggy Newland, took 2nd place in 2008 for her story, "Elf Boy".For ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
December 19, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Check out this article, "How to Write the Next Twilight, Stephen King Book, or Critically Acclaimed Novel" by Cole Gamble on FunnyCrave.com. It makes for a good laugh.Click here ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
November 19, 2009 at 7:53 pm
One question that a lot of writers get is if what we write is based on any real experiences in our lives. The answer is usually yes, but how much can vary with each writer. Some ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
October 29, 2009 at 6:17 pm
I'm back online after going into hiding for my recent deadline -- and I'm proud to announce that I'm a quarter of the way finished with the draft of my novel. I had a conference ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
October 11, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Excerpt from Elmore Leonard's Ten Rules of Writing: Easy on the Adverbs, Exclamation Points and Especially Hooptedoodle, from the New York Times, Writers on Writing Series:1. Never ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
October 4, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Last night I experienced yet another phenomenon for the first time in my writing journey. I've spent the last 6 months or so really getting to know my protagonist, Miran (pronounced ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
September 20, 2009 at 12:44 pm
I'm pleased to report that September's M.F.A. deadline was met early, and with awesome feedback from my mentor, writer Merle Drown. However, it's onward and upward with revisions ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
September 7, 2009 at 10:21 am
I find inspiration for my writing in all sorts of places. I've always been fond of PostSecret for it's real, honest confessions of everyday Americans. If you haven't heard of PostSecret, ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
August 23, 2009 at 1:50 pm
I'm taking a break from essay writing (okay, I confess; I've been surfing the net and haven't actually started) to recommend an awesome book that I'm required to read this month ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
August 6, 2009 at 6:59 pm
I've just spend ten wonderful days with my fellow classmates and writers at my MFA residency at Southern New Hampshire University. I'm lucky to be taught by writers such as Diane ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
July 25, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Congrats to Ana V. Rios and Joy @ Joy of Desserts for being the lucky two recipients of my Pay it Forward! ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
July 21, 2009 at 9:02 am
I've had one person express interest in joining Pay it Forward! There's still one spot left to receive a free gift from me! Next person to comment will be lucky person #2. Here's ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
July 11, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Inspired by Angie Michaelis' blog, Angie's Write, and as a recipient of her recent Pay it Forward gift, I'm announcing my own contest. It's simple, really: the first two readers ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
July 4, 2009 at 6:44 pm
Welcome to the July 2009 edition of fiction writers' carnival!Anonymous presents The Writing Cycle posted at Distiller's Corner, saying, "Writing cycle: the actions that a writer ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
June 28, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Hello, world! I've been super quiet lately because I've a). taken a break from writing to rest my brain for my upcoming master's residency, and b). been reading my little heart ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
June 9, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Sorry it's been a while since I've posted! I've been busy writing and editing, which brings me to a great recommendation for a grammar site (because most writers aren't grammar ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
June 1, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Welcome to the June 1, 2009 edition of Fiction Writers' Carnival!CraigLancaster presents How much do you reveal? posted at A Mind Adrift in the West.Fiona Veitch Smith presents ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
May 26, 2009 at 7:46 pm
One way to survive and thrive as a writer is to network with others in the industry or those who support the craft. Face it, writing can get tough. It can be frustrating. It can ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
May 18, 2009 at 3:53 pm
I've found another computer application, WriteRoom, to help avoid distractions when writing. The program leaves you with a blank screen and forces you to write — no more surfing ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
May 15, 2009 at 5:49 pm
A nice resource for writers who are looking to brush up on their skills or do something fun is Gotham Writers' Workshop. Gotham offers a wide variety of classes, ranging from ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
May 9, 2009 at 2:59 pm
I admit that while I had heard of Augusten Burroughs, I'd never read anything by him until a few weeks ago. (Burroughs is one of Haven Kimmel's best friends, so he automatically ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
May 1, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Welcome to the May 1, 2009 edition of Fiction Writers' Carnival! I'm so pleased with this month's submissions!Jennifer Blanchard presents Procrastinating Writers: Writing Tips ... (
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From Alisia Leavitt
April 29, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Besides writing fiction, many of us hold jobs or spend free time as freelance writers, copywriters, bloggers, and in other writing-related positions. Friend and fellow freelance ... (
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