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Cogito Ergo Scribit
http://www.cogitoergoscribit.blogspot.com/
Cogito Ergo Scribit offers writing advance to beginning and experienced fiction writers. The blog is full of how-to articles for those just starting out, and the site is currently growing.
Recent Posts
Just Thinking
When I was younger, I used to love this Canadian show, "Instant Star" (by the creators of the epic "Degrassi" series). It was about a girl named Jude. And, like the title suggests, she became an instant star by winning the local Idol-like contest "In...
Who is your Agatha Christie?
Me? I constantly read Agatha Christie novels. My mother was who put me onto them. At first, my teachers were weary of it, as the books tend to be a bit advanced for a kid from Alabama. But, do you know what happened? My sixth grade teacher moved up t...
Today\'s Project
I thought we'd try something new at this blog: projects. We all work on them independently. Linking/posting isn't required, but it's always nice. It's a way to keep the creative juices flowing, as well as challenging yourself to think about things yo...
How to Write Good Haiku
A lot of people think haiku is the lazy person's poetry -- but they're wrong (and I daresay ignorant). Haiku is an art all its own. It relies on formula, but also style. And it's important to add your own flourishes to really make it your own.Haiku a...
Excuses...and a Game
Okay, so I haven't blogged in awhile. But I have an excuse! And it's a good one: I've been writing. Yes, I've been actually writing on my novel and I've had so much fun that I haven't been able to put it down.Per a friend's suggestion, I'm rewriting ...
The X Chromosome Factor: How to Write a Strong Woman
In the above picture, you see the Greek goddess Athena. What does she say to you? What type of feminine air does she invoke in you? Is she timid, fussy, or frightened?Take a closer look, and you'll see the answers to the questions I'm asking. She may...


Great blog by a talented author.
Plenty of interesting ideas for aspiring authors
Posted: October 7th, 2009 | More Reviews From AllanRussell | Report This Comment