Archive | June 2017

Did you know it’s easy to create twitter links?

Jean M. Cogdell's avatarJean's Writing

You’ve seen this type of click prompt, I know you have.

But do you know how to add one to your blog?

A “Tweet Here” or “Tweet This” in the middle of your post.

It’s easy!

  • After you’ve logged in, a dashboard screen pops up. Copy and paste the line or paragraph you want to be tweeted.

  • Generate a shortened URL link.

  • Use this super easy website called Click here and Tweet.
  • Just connect the link to the phrase, word or picture you want to be tweeted.

Find out how to add a Tweet button in the middle of your blog post. 

Learning to tweet is easy. 

Is this clearer than mud?

Have you added Tweet This links to your blog before?

Will you try now?

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This entry was posted on June 2, 2017. 2 Comments

To Adverb Or Not To Adverb?

Writing your first novel-Some things you should know's avatarWriting your first novel-Things you should know

adverbsI do a lot of critiques for different writers during the week. Some of the writers are very polished; others, not so much.

The one thing I’ve noticed in all levels, is an abundance of adverbs. I must admit, I get jealous at how prettified some of those sentences read. I can’t write like that. My brain isn’t wired that way.

According to William Noble, many inexperienced writers, and I will add unpublished- but have been around the block a few times writers, throw in “pretty” words(adverbs or adjectives) to make their prose more dramatic and meaningful. These cosmetic touch-ups often turn out to be  redundant or simply uninspiring.

Adverbs bog down your story without adding meaning.

He zoomed around the oval speedily.-Is it possible to zoom without speeding?

He stutteredhaltingly.-Can you stutter without doing it haltingly?

Adverbs tell/ You want to show  Adverbs encourage lazy writing.

He whispered to herlovingly.

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Signs of an Emotional Bully 

Dr. Eric Perry's avatarDr. Eric Perry’s Blog

Written by Eric C., MA., PhD Candidate


“Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me.” ~Anonymous

I wish the above quote was true. Unless we are machine or lack human emotions, words and actions have a profound effect on the way we feel about ourselves and the world around us. In our current society we have become hyper-aware and sensitive to bullying. We are quick to notice this taboo behavior in others and readily condemn it. It is possible that some of us fail to see the same behavior in ourselves. It’s time to take off our blinders and become more self-aware that we may be exhibiting the same behaviors towards others even though we will not tolerate this behavior from others. Self-awareness leads to personal growth. Through positive evolution we become happier and tend to have healthier relationships in general.

Here are some signs of an emotional…

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