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When the Writer Becomes a Mommy: Do We Overshare When We Write About Our Kids?

11/8/10 6:06pm by She Writes
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Kid's Shoes

The first few times, I did it without thinking. Like most parental musings conducted during that groggy first year, my early blog posts were more about me and the idea of them. But now that my twins are one, no longer blobs but sentient beings who may one day Google themselves and find my words, I’m obsessed with the mother of all writing conundrums: How much about one’s children is it kosher to expose?  Read more >

How to Write (Better): Do You Need a MFA?

9/14/10 4:43am by She Writes
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Girl Studying

Anyone who writes regularly –- whether it’s honing a novel in the small hours of the morning or blogging up a storm or crafting a line of poetry -– has probably considered the following question: Should I get a MFA? After all, it’s hard not to notice the proliferation of programs and the increasing number of people who have MFAs. But a MFA is a big commitment. All that time and money -– what’s the return? Is it really worth it? And how do you know if it’s the right move for you? I have helped many clients and students answer these questions, and I can tell you the four factors I consider before I give my advice.  Read more >

Which Comes First, the Chicken or the Blog: Pitching a Blog-to-Book Idea or Moving from Book-to-Blog

7/13/10 8:37am by She Writes
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Woman with book

Once upon a time, writers wrote a book, then launched a blog to help promote it. I did that. And now, for my next act, I’m thinking about going in the opposite direction. Why? Because in the new world publishing order, where "platform" is key to an author’s success, writers are learning the importance of engaging readers well before their book is born.  Read more >

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She Writes
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She Writes is an online community and resource for women who write.  With over 12,000 active members from all 50 states and more than 30 countries, She Writes leverages social media tools and harnesses women’s collaborative power. Right now, emerging writers and established bestsellers are finding services, support and actionable advice on She Writes. In the future, the site will empower women writers further by connecting them directly to readers in a marketplace distinguished by its commitment to the production and distribution of high quality content.  She Writes was founded in June 2009 by author and salonniere Kamy Wicoff in partnership with author and blogger Deborah Siegel, PhD.

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