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Glad To Be Back!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: November 16, 2017In: Just Because, News, Random Thoughts, Rita's FavoritesTags: African American, aspiring writers, author, Rita's StuffNo Comments

Hello All, It’s been a long time…but it really hasn’t! What I mean is, I’ve been around, just not here, on this blog. Read more

Rita’s 9 Rules for Aspiring Writers – Pt 3 (Rewind)

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: January 16, 2010In: Uncategorized, Writing TipsTags: author, creativity, self-starter, writing ideas, Writing Opportunity, Writing Tips1 Comment

Hi Everybody, Well, we’re down to the last three rules of Rita’s 9 Rules for Aspiring Writers. Missed Part 1? Don’t worry, click here: http://ritahubbard.com/2010/ritas-9-r... Read more

Rita’s 9 Rules for Aspiring Writers – Pt 2 (Rewind)

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: January 13, 2010In: Uncategorized, Writing TipsTags: author, creativity, self-starter, writing ideas, Writing Opportunity, Writing TipsNo Comments

Hi Everybody, Glad you came back for Part 2 of Rita’s 9 Rules for Aspiring Writers. In Part I, we discussed being professional and typing your work vs. submitting the dreaded chicken s... Read more

Rita’s 9 Rules for Aspiring Writers – Pt 1 (Rewind)

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: January 10, 2010In: Uncategorized, Writing TipsTags: author, creativity, self-starter, writing ideas, Writing Opportunity, Writing TipsNo Comments

Hi Everybody, This series of posts is back by request. In the course of a typical day, I am bombarded with all sorts of questions and requests from those who think about writing, daydream ab... Read more

FLOAT THAT BASKET (Rewind)

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: January 01, 2010In: Writing TipsTags: author, creativity, writing advance, writing ideas, Writing Opportunity, Writing Tips5 Comments

There comes a point in every writer’s life when it’s time to float that basket. What I mean is, if you’ve written your story, edited it, tweaked it, listened to your critique buddies’ advice... Read more

A Colorful Reading List

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: September 10, 2009In: UncategorizedTags: African American, author, creativity, People of Color, self-starter, writing ideas, Writing TipsNo Comments

Hi Everybody, If you’ve ever wondered where to find children’s book with characters who are people of color, look no more. Publisher’s Weekly Columnist Elizabeth Bluemle ha... Read more

The Great Black (and Multicultural) Hope

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: August 27, 2009In: Writing TipsTags: African American, author, multicultural, publishing, Writing Opportunity, Writing TipsNo Comments

Hi Everybody, Are you a writer? Have you been trying to land a publisher, or at least an agent? Heck, have you just hoped for a “real” response to your query, instead of receivin... Read more

What Every Writer Wants to Know About Book Sales

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: August 13, 2009In: Events, Writing TipsTags: author, creativity, self-starter, writing ideas, Writing Opportunity, Writing TipsNo Comments

Hi Everybody, A friend on one of my listservs passed on this gem-of-an-article by the Anonymous Blogger who runs the site, Pimp My Novel. (Thanks, Karen!!!!) If you’ve written a book (... Read more

Rita’s Rules for Aspiring Writers

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: July 28, 2009In: Writing TipsTags: author, creativity, self-starter, writing ideas, Writing Opportunity, Writing TipsNo Comments

Hi Everybody, In the course of a typical day, I am bombarded with all sorts of questions and requests from those who are thinking about writing, daydreaming about writing, planning on writin... Read more

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