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Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: July 01, 2010In: Writing TipsTags: creativity, FYI, publishing, Rita's Stuff, self-starter, Writing TipsNo Comments

Hi Everybody, Life is just full of rules, isn’t it? And rules can be a real bummer. But in the publishing business, everyone has to follow them. EVERYONE. That means YOU, too. Read more

Know Thy Commandments

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: June 29, 2010In: Little Things You Should Know, Uncategorized, Writing TipsTags: creativity, FYI, Novel writing, Rita's Stuff, self-starter, Writing TipsNo Comments

Hi Everybody, Familiar with the 10 Commandments? Who isn’t? But back in December of 2009, I came at aspiring writers with 8 very important commandments. 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

Writer’s Home Remedies – How to Cure Writer’s Block

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: December 26, 2009In: Writing TipsTags: creativity, FYI, Rita's Stuff, self-starter, Writing OpportunitiesNo Comments

Hi Everybody, Just stopping by to ask how your writing is going. What? You’re stuck, you say? No worries. Here are a few ways to cure writer’s block quicker than you can say Jack Rab— Read more

Little Things You Should Know: The Eight Commandments of Writing

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: December 23, 2009In: Little Things You Should Know, Writing TipsTags: creativity, FYI, Novel writing, Rita's Stuff, self-starter, Writing Tips1 Comment

Hi Aspiring Writers, Just stopping by to share something I’ve learned with you. I’ve learned that there are eight basic commandments for writing, and if you can follow these, you... Read more

Creative Writing Prompts – Just for You!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: December 17, 2009In: UncategorizedTags: creativity, FYI, Rita's Stuff, self-starter, Writing TipsNo Comments

Hi Everybody, Here’s a great link to some wonderful creative writing tips. Now you’ll never have to be at a loss for words again! Read more

Agents and First Chapters

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: December 11, 2009In: Writing TipsTags: creativity, FYI, Rita's Stuff, self-starter, Writing Tips2 Comments

Hi All, Just stopping by to share a wonderful article I found by writer Livia Blackburne, who recently attended the Writer Idol Event at the Boston Book Fest. Read more

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