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Through a Leafy Tunnel

By Lee Rawn On March 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment

The Bird Sanctuary in Salmon Arm, BC. Like a good book, walking here inspires me to go further

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Writing Tip weekly- Checklist for Editing Your First Read through

By Lee Rawn On March 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment

It’s a good idea to have your finished book edited by a professional. Before that, you’ll want to edit, and make improvements, before passing your book on to the next step.

When I worked on The Solstice Conspiracy, I edited the book many times. Oddly enough, a writer doesn’t catch everything in the first read […]

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Writing Tip Weekly -Expanding on Setting

By Lee Rawn On March 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment

 

When writing The Solstice Conspiracy, several scenes took place in a watershed. This was a canyon with a waterfall, and rapid stream running through. Giant cedars stretched from the forest floor, their uppermost branches topping the steep canyon walls. I wanted to include the water shed images in my story. Nearby Margaret Falls was […]

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Writing Tip Weekly – Setting

By Lee Rawn On March 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment


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Description of Setting Through Your Character’s Experience

Even the most ordinary places can be extraordinary. This is especially true when the description unfolds through your character’s emotions and senses.

When we catch a certain […]

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Writing Tip Weekly: Storytelling—Amp Up Your Verbs

By Lee Rawn On March 1, 2012 · Leave a Comment


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We are story tellers, part of a tradition dating back before recorded time. Over the centuries, only the story delivery changes. -A blazing fire illuminates the  faces of the tribe, throwing shadows upon the […]

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A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Arrow Lakes Ferry

By Lee Rawn On February 29, 2012 · Leave a Comment

This Cheeky Raven hitched a ride on the Arrow Lakes Ferry. Appearing quite at ease, the raven patrolled  the boat deck like a feathered captain.

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Writing Tip Weekly: Lose the Wimpy Words

By Lee Rawn On February 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment


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He almost reached the finish line. “Almost” is a wimpy word telling us little. With the finish line in sight,  a powerful cramp doubled him over. Be specific. Words like probably, about, seems, only take […]

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Writing Tip Weekly

By Lee Rawn On February 17, 2012 · Leave a Comment

 

Writing a Blog affords the writer a platform for expression, creativity and sharing. -Sharing is a significant part of the blogging process. We all have skills. Why not put some of those skills out there? By sharing, we pass on some of our own hard-earned knowledge. Also, others may be inspired  to toss […]

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Viewing My First Book

By Lee Rawn On January 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment

The first copy of my book arrived today. I could say how excited I felt, but it was different than that. Thoughtful would better describe my reaction. Holding the book in my hands, I ran my fingers over the glossy cover, taking in the cover art. The outline of blue enhances the painting, I thought.

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The Mentor, A Cornerstone In Life And Stories

By Lee Rawn On September 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment


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Writing anything, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, is primarily drawn from one’s own experience. I’m not talking about specific adventures or incidents which in fiction taps the realm of imagination. It is the myriad […]

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