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A Lawyer Takes Up Writing with a Passion

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Posted on March 9, 2012 by James Callan

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Today I am most fortunate to have Stephen Woodfin on my blog site. He is a husband and father, a lawyer and writer, a benefactor and a caring person that I am proud to know. But, I’ll let him tell … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged Interviews, Writing | 6 Replies

We All Need a Good Critique

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Posted on March 5, 2012 by James Callan

I’m happy to announce that Augie Hicks is the winner of a copy of Ann Everett’s humourous mystery Laid Out and Candle Lit, in a random drawing of those leaving comments. We’re going to give a copy of Cleansed by … Continue reading →

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To Outline or Not to Outline. That Is the Question.

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Posted on February 28, 2012 by James Callan

This past weekend I attended a writers’ conference in Puerto Vallarta, and one of the questions going around was: Do you outline?  Writers like to debate the “Outline or Don’t Outline” question.  And generally, the two sides of this debate … Continue reading →

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Where Do I Find Ideas for a Good Book? part 2

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Posted on February 20, 2012 by James Callan

Quick, before newspapers go completely out of business, buy a Sunday paper from any medium sized city.  Large city will do also, but it’s not necessary. Go through and scan the headlines.  If any headline intrigues you, or even interests … Continue reading →

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Where do I find ideas for a good book?

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Posted on February 13, 2012 by James Callan

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If you’re alive, story ideas are popping up all around you every day. It makes no difference if you don’t leave the house, don’t turn on the TV, don’t answer the telephone. And there’s nobody there but you. So, where … Continue reading →

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