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Dragon Vs. Turkey, Death by Hamster, and Writing Advice

Courtney Cantrell — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:15:08 +0000

This post heralds my return to blogging after a month-long hiatus. Also, hamster make-outs, scrambled felines, and writing advice.

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On Westboro Baptist Church

Courtney Cantrell — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:15:37 +0000

A brief dialogue concerning Westboro Baptist Church.

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I worm in the ocean with sharp teeth.

Courtney Cantrell — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:22:59 +0000

Worms, oceans, and sharp teeth. I don't know why.

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Here’s a poem about sacrifice, depression, and empathy. I think.

Courtney Cantrell — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 01:02:16 +0000

In celebration of National Poetry Month -- which is NOW, if you must know -- fabulous Edinatrix Laurie Laliberte is hosting a Poetry Slam on her blog. Today, she happens to be featuring a poem by Yours Writerly.....

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The One Where You Get to Be Pygmalion

Courtney Cantrell — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:50:36 +0000

My weekly article for UnstressedSyllables.com is up, and it's all about figuring out the Ideal Reader for your story: who she is, why she is, and how she's absolutely vital to your writing process. Also, a brief discourse on the pitfalls of writing outside the home. Come and see!

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Witch Doctors, Jesus Christ, and the Harlem Globetrotters

Courtney Cantrell — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:18:39 +0000

Hile, you lovely people! With no more preamble than what you're reading RIGHT THIS INSTANT, here's a quick run-down of Courtney's Recent Life (includes painting, witch doctors, and the Harlem Globetrotters)....

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The one where I’m Sigourney Weaver. No, really.

Courtney Cantrell — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:34:23 +0000

As I mentioned last week, my brain is rather thoroughly occupied with keeping the small human alive and healthy and content (actually, I used the word “happy,” but I think I really meant “content,” and no, I don’t think the two are interchangeable, but that’s another story and shall be told another time), so The [...]

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Frying Up Some Mock Turtle, and Other Shenanigans

Courtney Cantrell — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:58:15 +0000

Here's why I haven't been writing lately. And here's what I've written lately. Don't worry if this elicits some cognitive dissonance; they tell me that chocolate cures it.

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Don’t Fritz Your Circuits

Courtney Cantrell — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:23:58 +0000

Today over at UnstressedSyllables.com, I’m talking about why and how to write a short synopsis of your story — all without frying your brain. Yay! Brains, sunny-side up! Come and see! ; )

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Should a Novel Have a Prologue?

Courtney Cantrell — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:04:49 +0000

Today on Unstressed Syllables, whether or not writers should start off their novels with a prologue. I bet you lovely people have some opinions on that.... ; )

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