50 resources for better writing from Smashing Magazine

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This is such a good comprehensive resource, I just had to list it here. Smashing Magazine is well known on the Internet for their breaking stories on the latest social media events. This is a very good resource on writing, and I hope everyone will take advantage of these sites for writers. Oh, and don't forget to let me know how you like the new blog layout. Thanks.

Smashing Magazine - 50 writer's resouces

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Broken Dreams

Our last meeting took place at the Pobanz residence on February 28. Present were Kerry and Carol Pobanz, Jerry Chesnut, June Saunders, Valerie Shimoyama, and Bob and Karen Beebe. We thank the Pobanz's for the wonderful coffee and treats.

We began with a discussion about what motivates us to write. Is it fame? Money? Personal growth? Challenge and adventure? Simply the love of writing? What motivates us will determine how we respond to various stimuli, whether positive or negative. Obviously, the best motivations are the more internal ones and, if we are good, the external ones will follow. So, who's going to be our first Nobel Laureate in Literature?

We then discussed some of the submissions we have received for the next issue of our literary journal, The Spirited Goldfinch. Already we have a good sampling of poetry and short stories.

Finally, Bob presented a new short story he is working on, tentatively entitled "Broken Dream." It is based on a true and tragic event concerning the death of his father's first wife. It is a story about how the direction of our life can change in one second. Also, about how people can lose sight of their dreams over time. It is also a story about destiny and twists of fate. I thank everyone for their feedback as I work it towards its conclusion, which I hope to present in a few weeks.

Our next meeting will take place this Sunday, March 21, 3:00-5:00 pm, at the Panzer residence. Kerry plans to present his latest--we expect it will have something to do with the spirit world. You should be receiving it soon.

I look forward to seeing you all then. May God bless.

How to Write with Confidence

I like the title above because it shines. When you are confident about the content and the quality of your writing it is something that really stands out.

Here is a post from one of my favorite writer's blogs on the subject.

Copyblogger - Write with Confidence