Tag: wombats
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June 03, 2007 03:25 AM EDT --
Looks like the old thread is dead. I've had just enough exercise, wine and jet-lag to put up a new post.
Stuff I've been thinking about in the wake of the contest...
Wrting is not a competitive . . .
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May 09, 2008 01:55 AM EDT --
Pay no attention to the "22." Apparently Oct. 22 is Wombat Day . Today we celebrate the Writing Wombats First Birthday, but I didn't have a graphic for that. . . .
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November 16, 2009 11:02 AM EST --
Short post, folks: Define "voice" and what makes it. Who's got it? Who needs it? How do you get it?
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July 14, 2007 03:50 PM EDT --
I always wanted a book-lined study or library where I could write and read and dream. I've finally got one. And a couple dozen Writin' Wombats have moved in with me.
Welcome . . .
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July 24, 2007 11:12 AM EDT --
"People with Courage and character always seem sinister to the rest."
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May 16, 2008 08:35 PM EDT --
Okay, I have a question. How many books do you buy that you do not read? What is the percentage? As purveyors (or hopeful purveyors) of books, I think this is an interesting question. In other . . .
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September 04, 2007 08:24 PM EDT --
By Sherrie Super (not "Gee, aren't I full of myself" Super, but rather Super as in "Super's my real last name, thanks to my great-grandparents who shortened the name from Superzinski . . .
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October 31, 2007 05:01 PM EDT --
If you're a wombat and you're participating in NaNoWriMo this year, stop by and tell us about your WIP. We'll make a point of checking out your wrimo page, provide peptalks and/or virtual shoulders . . .
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November 27, 2007 08:37 AM EST --
Tom carefully parked the old Toyota on the crest of a hill. The starter did not work, so he needed the incline to compression-start the car. The sky was obscured by woolen blanket of clouds that seemed . . .
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January 18, 2008 08:23 PM EST --
I am still at the office so I'll have to keep this short. But I feel like celebrating. I want to celebrate a year on Gather, where I met all of you. I want to celebrate the Writing Wombats, as cool . . .
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January 24, 2008 03:51 PM EST --
I'm working on building my writer's reference shelf. I love those Borders's gift cards I get from Gather!
I'm talking about books on the writing craft, and editing, and writing . . .
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February 11, 2008 03:10 PM EST --
Wombat's True Love Valentine's contest
Word Count 990
Only for Her
Bryan stared at his reflection in the mirror. He'd showered, shaved, dressed and he still looked pissed. . . .
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February 12, 2008 10:43 AM EST --
The Twenty-fifth wedding anniversary party for Jerry's parents was enjoyable, even though he drank too much. They said their good-byes, packed their two little girls in the car . . .
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June 03, 2008 12:07 PM EDT --
So we've shared a few of our favorite things. How about a few of our UNfavorite things?
The reason I mention this (other than it was fast and convenient, thanks Sia!), but I was recently reminded . . .
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August 09, 2007 09:22 PM EDT --
Ask and ye shall receive, for the karma you give shall be repaid...
In the crystal clear waters of a sunken cavern, mineral-ringed stalactites descend from a domed ceiling. Every hue of anemone covers . . .
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August 11, 2007 06:05 PM EDT --
Welcome to my mountain retreat! I hope the hairpin curves on the way up weren't too hair-raising. We call those turns no-shit-25s, meaning: the posted speed limit is more than a recommendation. . . .
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November 09, 2007 12:33 PM EST --
1) I would love to go on an expedition.
2) What kind of adventure . . .
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January 15, 2008 01:56 PM EST --
Compelling books are based on compelling characters. I loved Piscine Molitor Patel in Life of Pi, who was named after a swimming pool and embraced three religions - Hindi, Islam, and Christianity - . . .
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January 19, 2008 02:19 AM EST --
Wombats 101
Here we will be covering Wombatery of a basic nature to the newcomers...
FC1 - was akin to the dark ages.
FCR - better
FCC - a throwback.
Lisa . . .
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March 12, 2008 06:02 PM EDT --
Continuing Wendy's "The End" thread, so, you've finished your ms. Now what?
Do you query? Do you give it to your friends? Do you read it again? Or do you sit down for edits?
How . . .
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