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Posts Tagged with ‘idea’

  • Four steps to starting a compelling script

    10 Sep 2012

    People often ask how to get ideas. Of course ideas are all around. What they mean is where do you find ideas you know will work. Ideas that will stay alive and grow. Nothing is certain, but I've found these four steps will ignite my blue touch-paper.

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  • Planning to write over the holidays? Here’s a Christmas tip.

    22 Dec 2010

    Many writers put aside time to write over the holidays. It can be a great idea, and it can also…

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