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Editing for Themes and Structure
A good edit can make a huge difference to your story for kids. This article, the first of three, looks at editing for themes and structure.
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A good edit can make a huge difference to your story for kids. This article, the first of three, looks at editing for themes and structure.
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Are You Ready?
Many times, people aren't ready when the wonderful happens. The dream becomes a nightmare as you stumble out silly words, or otherwise embarass yourself because you just forgot to work out the details. Here are a few ideas to prevent the worst and help ensure the best.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "songwriting tips" • "song writing tips"
Many times, people aren't ready when the wonderful happens. The dream becomes a nightmare as you stumble out silly words, or otherwise embarass yourself because you just forgot to work out the details. Here are a few ideas to prevent the worst and help ensure the best.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "songwriting tips" • "song writing tips"
Dare To Be You
When we are first learning to play, copying our idols helps us learn our craft, but the time comes when we have to fly solo. Here are a few ideas to help make that transition to being yourself, and not be just another clone.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music tips" • "song writing tips" • "song composition"
When we are first learning to play, copying our idols helps us learn our craft, but the time comes when we have to fly solo. Here are a few ideas to help make that transition to being yourself, and not be just another clone.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music tips" • "song writing tips" • "song composition"
Don't Let Your Illusions Use You
Too many artists talk themselves out of a music career. Here are a few tips on how to keep that from happening to you.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "songwriting tips"
Too many artists talk themselves out of a music career. Here are a few tips on how to keep that from happening to you.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "songwriting tips"
How to Write Web Friendly Content
When you first start writing for the web, you have to keep in mind that your readers probably aren't going to read your entire content as they would a print publication.
writing for the web • how to write for the web • internet writing • how to write for the internet • how to write internet aticles
When you first start writing for the web, you have to keep in mind that your readers probably aren't going to read your entire content as they would a print publication.
writing for the web • how to write for the web • internet writing • how to write for the internet • how to write internet aticles
Making The Dream Come True
It's a new year, and many of us are looking for ways to make our music work this year if we came up a little short of our goals in the last one. Maybe it's time to take a closer look at the way we are doing things, uncomfy as that may be.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
It's a new year, and many of us are looking for ways to make our music work this year if we came up a little short of our goals in the last one. Maybe it's time to take a closer look at the way we are doing things, uncomfy as that may be.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
Music Is Everywhere
Running out of ideas of places to pitch your songs? Here are a few you might not have considered.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music writing tips" • "song writing"
Running out of ideas of places to pitch your songs? Here are a few you might not have considered.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music writing tips" • "song writing"
Oddball Rhythm Fun
Sometimes the stuff you bought from the drum department just seems to sound trite to you. Here are a few more ideas you can try even at home to add a novel aspect to the rhythm track of your next song.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Sometimes the stuff you bought from the drum department just seems to sound trite to you. Here are a few more ideas you can try even at home to add a novel aspect to the rhythm track of your next song.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Persistent Writing
Create the best time, place, and schedule to write persistently.
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Create the best time, place, and schedule to write persistently.
persistent writing • writing tips • creative writing flow • daily writing • daily writing schedule
Pitfalls of Writing a Sex Scene
When creating a sex scene, many erotica authors make the mistake of writing too vaguely, putting in too much information, or not using it to move the plot forward.
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When creating a sex scene, many erotica authors make the mistake of writing too vaguely, putting in too much information, or not using it to move the plot forward.
writing sex scenes • tips on writing erotica • sex • erotic writing • erotica author
Resume Writing Tips - Content
Resume Writing - how much is too much information? Should I really embellish my previous work? What goes into a Resume?
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Resume Writing - how much is too much information? Should I really embellish my previous work? What goes into a Resume?
resume • resume writing • career advice • paym bergson • resume writing tips
Turning Minuses Into Plusses
Every musician goes through setbacks--here are a few tips to help you get past them and move on to the next level.
musicianship • songwriting • songwriting tips • music writing • music writing tips
Every musician goes through setbacks--here are a few tips to help you get past them and move on to the next level.
musicianship • songwriting • songwriting tips • music writing • music writing tips
Edit for Facts and Reading Level
How to edit your book for children, focusing on fact checking and reading level.
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How to edit your book for children, focusing on fact checking and reading level.
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Make Your Own Chords
Why follow convention? Try coming up with your own scales and chords to write from. Sure, they probably have actual names you can discover later, but why not try something a little freeform to free up your imagination?
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing tips" • "song writing" • "music writing"
Why follow convention? Try coming up with your own scales and chords to write from. Sure, they probably have actual names you can discover later, but why not try something a little freeform to free up your imagination?
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing tips" • "song writing" • "music writing"
Plotting Your Book for Children
There are three kinds of storyline in fiction. This article explains the different categories.
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There are three kinds of storyline in fiction. This article explains the different categories.
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Write Books that Help Children
That raging, fuming, temper tantrum can be a useful tool for igniting your writing, and it can help the children who read it to manage their anger too.
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That raging, fuming, temper tantrum can be a useful tool for igniting your writing, and it can help the children who read it to manage their anger too.
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Analyze Books to Write Well
Analyzing a book to find techniques that work requires more than just enjoying the story. Here are tips to find real-life applications of all the advice for write
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Analyzing a book to find techniques that work requires more than just enjoying the story. Here are tips to find real-life applications of all the advice for write
analyzing books • writing techniques • tips on writing • genre writing • how to write books
Be A Good Friend
Most songwriters will admit to you they don't want a handout, they want a job. Here are a few ideas to get you started on how to be a better pal to your fellow musicians when they come to you asking for help.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
Most songwriters will admit to you they don't want a handout, they want a job. Here are a few ideas to get you started on how to be a better pal to your fellow musicians when they come to you asking for help.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
Create Yourself
Commercial songwriting can seem formulaic, but it is often someone coming up with a sound that everyone else copies. Here are some ideas for creating your own signature sound you might not have tried, yet.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "music writing tips"
Commercial songwriting can seem formulaic, but it is often someone coming up with a sound that everyone else copies. Here are some ideas for creating your own signature sound you might not have tried, yet.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "music writing tips"
Creating the Perfect Villain
After the hero, the villain is the next most important character. No one is all good or all evil. To make a villain believable readers should understand his motives.
creating villains • creating characters • character development • writing tips • creative writing
After the hero, the villain is the next most important character. No one is all good or all evil. To make a villain believable readers should understand his motives.
creating villains • creating characters • character development • writing tips • creative writing
Damage Prevention
Songwriting can sometimes become a dangerous profession. Here are a few common-sense tips to keep you safe as you run around trying to further your music career.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song writing tips"
Songwriting can sometimes become a dangerous profession. Here are a few common-sense tips to keep you safe as you run around trying to further your music career.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song writing tips"
Dream Big
Thinking of what you want to accomplish with your songwriting is often half the battle to getting you there. Here are some suggestions to get you moving by creating a clear picture of just where you want to end up.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Thinking of what you want to accomplish with your songwriting is often half the battle to getting you there. Here are some suggestions to get you moving by creating a clear picture of just where you want to end up.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Dream Songs
Dreams can be a great source of songwriting material. Here are a few ideas you may not have considered in writing a song about your or someone else's sleep life.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
Dreams can be a great source of songwriting material. Here are a few ideas you may not have considered in writing a song about your or someone else's sleep life.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
Finding Ideas for Picture Books
Finding ideas for picture books can seem daunting. Hans Christian Anderson Award winner, Margaret Mahy found inspiration in a motel swimming pool.
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Finding ideas for picture books can seem daunting. Hans Christian Anderson Award winner, Margaret Mahy found inspiration in a motel swimming pool.
award winning children's books • margaret mahy • margaret mahy books • theme ideas • books picture
Great First Lines of Novels
A great opening will pull readers into your novel and not let them put it down. Here are ways to develop problems, questions and "uh-ohs" in your first lines.
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A great opening will pull readers into your novel and not let them put it down. Here are ways to develop problems, questions and "uh-ohs" in your first lines.
writing novels • writing books • how to write books • tips on writing • writing fiction
Holiday Ideas For A Musical New Year
Use your holiday downtime to set up your musical goals for next year. Here are a few ideas to get that ball rolling.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Use your holiday downtime to set up your musical goals for next year. Here are a few ideas to get that ball rolling.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Honesty Pays
A few lawsuits or an embarassing visit to a local psyc unit later, some finally realize that it isn't a good idea to pad their music resumes. Here are a few good reasons for just being truthful, and as wonderful as you really are.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
A few lawsuits or an embarassing visit to a local psyc unit later, some finally realize that it isn't a good idea to pad their music resumes. Here are a few good reasons for just being truthful, and as wonderful as you really are.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
How to Write "How-to" Articles
A writer that doesn't know how to write a "how-to" article is not only limiting his business, he is calling into question his ability to write for pay.
how-to articles • writing web articles • writing magazine articles • freelance writing business • writing instructions
A writer that doesn't know how to write a "how-to" article is not only limiting his business, he is calling into question his ability to write for pay.
how-to articles • writing web articles • writing magazine articles • freelance writing business • writing instructions
Imagery in Frost's Dust of Snow
Robert Frost's Dust of Snow is only eight lines long and contains no adjectives, similes or metaphors, yet succeeds in creating a picture in the reader's mind: how?
robert frost • dust of snow • poem about snow • imagery in poetry • similes and metaphors in poetry
Robert Frost's Dust of Snow is only eight lines long and contains no adjectives, similes or metaphors, yet succeeds in creating a picture in the reader's mind: how?
robert frost • dust of snow • poem about snow • imagery in poetry • similes and metaphors in poetry
In The Morning
After a late evening practice or gig, getting up early is probably the last thing a songwriter wants to do. Learning to use those dazed and confused moments before you leave for work can really help your songwriting, though. Here's how.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
After a late evening practice or gig, getting up early is probably the last thing a songwriter wants to do. Learning to use those dazed and confused moments before you leave for work can really help your songwriting, though. Here's how.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
It's All Good
We need to stop thinking about formats, rules and whether or not something is good. We can freeze ourselves up thinking we shouldn't write unless it is perfect, forgetting the best songs are rewritten. Just write!
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
We need to stop thinking about formats, rules and whether or not something is good. We can freeze ourselves up thinking we shouldn't write unless it is perfect, forgetting the best songs are rewritten. Just write!
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
Janice Levy: Multi-Talented Writer
Janice Levy offers insights into her writing style and experiences and offers writing advice and tips to others. Her books are also highlighted.
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Janice Levy offers insights into her writing style and experiences and offers writing advice and tips to others. Her books are also highlighted.
janice levy • sue reichard • writing for children • writing advice • writing tips
Journey to Journaling
A guest article: Journal Writing can be a useful tool when managed properly in the classroom or homeschooling scenario. Check out these "tried and true" techniques for developing a successful journaling routine.
teaching tips • journal writing • writing down the days • lorraine dahlstrom • creative writing
A guest article: Journal Writing can be a useful tool when managed properly in the classroom or homeschooling scenario. Check out these "tried and true" techniques for developing a successful journaling routine.
teaching tips • journal writing • writing down the days • lorraine dahlstrom • creative writing
Keeping Your Head
Winning and losing are really both illusions. Sometimes what is more important is learning what you can from both so you can come back and try again with even better results.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "music composition"
Winning and losing are really both illusions. Sometimes what is more important is learning what you can from both so you can come back and try again with even better results.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "music composition"
Keeping Yourself Repaired
Sometimes we neglect our health in the name of our music. Here are a few tips to prevent this, and a few quick fixes for when you do slip up to get you through your next gig.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
Sometimes we neglect our health in the name of our music. Here are a few tips to prevent this, and a few quick fixes for when you do slip up to get you through your next gig.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
Letter Writing Lesson Plan
Reintroduce the art of letter writing with a thank you letter to a community helper.
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Reintroduce the art of letter writing with a thank you letter to a community helper.
writing thank you letters • writing a friendly letter • letter writing etiquette • letter writing template • letter writing lesson plan
More Fun With Homemade Instruments
A new sound is often all we need to give a special touch to a new composition. Here are a few more oddball ideas of instruments you may have around your home you haven't tapped the assets of just yet.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
A new sound is often all we need to give a special touch to a new composition. Here are a few more oddball ideas of instruments you may have around your home you haven't tapped the assets of just yet.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
More Holiday Gift Ideas
The holiday season is closing upon us fast. Here are a few easy ideas for gift giving that will not only help you find more songwriting time this season, but not seriously dent your budget at the same time.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
The holiday season is closing upon us fast. Here are a few easy ideas for gift giving that will not only help you find more songwriting time this season, but not seriously dent your budget at the same time.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
More On The Third Step In Memoir-Writing Success
There are many different aspects to consider when creating a written voice, the hardest of which is translating the intended meaning of something to text.
memoir writing tips • memoir writing tricks • conveying meaning with writing • use of punctuation to convey meaning • use of sentence structure to convey meaning
There are many different aspects to consider when creating a written voice, the hardest of which is translating the intended meaning of something to text.
memoir writing tips • memoir writing tricks • conveying meaning with writing • use of punctuation to convey meaning • use of sentence structure to convey meaning
Moving On
Rotten stuff happens. It seems a lot has happened bad to a lot of folks this year. Here are some musical coping strategies to let awful stuff enhance your music, not keep it from flowing.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music writing tips" • "song writing tips"
Rotten stuff happens. It seems a lot has happened bad to a lot of folks this year. Here are some musical coping strategies to let awful stuff enhance your music, not keep it from flowing.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music writing tips" • "song writing tips"
Never A Loser
"Loser" is a term losers call people they envy. Sure, with a full life, songwriters are bound to make mistakes. Here are a few tips to fix goofs when they do happen, and help prevent future ones from happening. Winners goof, too.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "music composition"
"Loser" is a term losers call people they envy. Sure, with a full life, songwriters are bound to make mistakes. Here are a few tips to fix goofs when they do happen, and help prevent future ones from happening. Winners goof, too.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "music composition"
Recharging Your Batteries
Drowsiness can really put a dent in your creativity, as well as waste you money in slowness and goofs in the studio. Here are a few healthy ideas to keep you awake that won't break your pocketbook.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
Drowsiness can really put a dent in your creativity, as well as waste you money in slowness and goofs in the studio. Here are a few healthy ideas to keep you awake that won't break your pocketbook.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music writing tips"
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
If you think about it, you are already very rich. You are surrounded by musical goodies that you have already created that just need to find the right homes. Here are a few ideas to help you find where things belong.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
If you think about it, you are already very rich. You are surrounded by musical goodies that you have already created that just need to find the right homes. Here are a few ideas to help you find where things belong.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Resumes That Lead To Interviews
Here are some tips to help you write your resume to stir up excitement and interest. Use your experience to entice the prospective employer into interviewing you.
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Here are some tips to help you write your resume to stir up excitement and interest. Use your experience to entice the prospective employer into interviewing you.
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So What?
Missing a chance to get some music exposure you hoped for is hardly the end of the world. Sometimes we learn more by effectively handling disappointments than we can by showcasing at any overhyped music event.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing tips" • "songwriting tips" • "song writing tips"
Missing a chance to get some music exposure you hoped for is hardly the end of the world. Sometimes we learn more by effectively handling disappointments than we can by showcasing at any overhyped music event.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing tips" • "songwriting tips" • "song writing tips"
Songs Of Home
Even the word "home" triggers all sorts of thoughts in a listener, so why not use it as a song subject? Here are a few ideas to get you writing about the place you feel most comfy.
"cindy lee haddock" • "music writing" • songwriting • "music composing" • "music composition"
Even the word "home" triggers all sorts of thoughts in a listener, so why not use it as a song subject? Here are a few ideas to get you writing about the place you feel most comfy.
"cindy lee haddock" • "music writing" • songwriting • "music composing" • "music composition"
Songs To Sleep By
Lullabyes aren't just for little kids, anymore. A songwriter can come up with dozens of homemade songs to lull the average businessperson to sleep and make some good side money doing it. Here are a few ideas to get you started at least getting a better night's rest yourself.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing tips" • "song writing tips" • "songwriting tips"
Lullabyes aren't just for little kids, anymore. A songwriter can come up with dozens of homemade songs to lull the average businessperson to sleep and make some good side money doing it. Here are a few ideas to get you started at least getting a better night's rest yourself.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing tips" • "song writing tips" • "songwriting tips"
Start Now--Avoid The Rush
The year-end is hectic for everyone, songwriter or not. Here are a few tips so you'll enjoy the season, without neglecting anything important that could get in the way of your composing or other fun things.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music composition" • "song composition"
The year-end is hectic for everyone, songwriter or not. Here are a few tips so you'll enjoy the season, without neglecting anything important that could get in the way of your composing or other fun things.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music composition" • "song composition"
Tanya Lee Stone: Superb Children's Author
Tanya Stone, children's author has written about holidays and important Jewish people such as Ilan Ramon and provides tips on writing for children.
ilan ramon • tanya stone • jewish holidays • driedel • children's writing tips
Tanya Stone, children's author has written about holidays and important Jewish people such as Ilan Ramon and provides tips on writing for children.
ilan ramon • tanya stone • jewish holidays • driedel • children's writing tips
The Getting Even Song
Being a songwriter offers one a unique way of getting back at those who wrong us. Here are some fun ways to vent off that negative energy and turn it into something positive that might help your music career.
"cindy lee haddock" • "songwriting" • "music writing" • "music composition" • "song composition"
Being a songwriter offers one a unique way of getting back at those who wrong us. Here are some fun ways to vent off that negative energy and turn it into something positive that might help your music career.
"cindy lee haddock" • "songwriting" • "music writing" • "music composition" • "song composition"
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