Tag Archives: writing

Video Fun: Who’s Your Favorite?

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

This is the cutest video I’ve seen all week. Not because of the topic, because of this baby. She’s turbo squeezable. What’s your favorite video or link so far this week? (Please DO share down in the comments!) My favorite … Continue reading →

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Writing Inspiration Both Old and New

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

The Vicious Texas Flu, as we’re calling it in my house, has turned everything loose but my voice. I still sound like an adult film star. I’m totally not kidding. All weekend, I had people standing kinda close giving me … Continue reading →

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What’s The “Must-Have” on Your Desk?

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

I saw my Dream Desk on Twitter the other day, courtesy of Russ Linton. I need that mug! And that secondary computer. I need that huge-o monitor…and those cool colored Post-its!! But mostly I just need that mug. Although my … Continue reading →

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T is For Tongue ~ Ironic Mom’s Giving Lessons on Where to Put Yours (if you know what I mean)

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

Those who hang out at More Cowbell know about the hilarity of “IYKWIM.” [In layman's terms = "If you know what I mean...] What you might NOT know is where I got that phrase. No it wasn’t the #IYKWIM hashtag on Twitter. It … Continue reading →

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Q is The Quest for Story: What is it REALLY?

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

Today’s A-Z Challenge post is perfect for Thoughty Thursday, but we’re doing it one day later cuz we were having too much fun with our Panty Politics yesterday. I’ve had a sick toddler at home for two days now, but … Continue reading →

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N is for Never, Ever, EVER Quit

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

The stories I always come back to for inspiration are the ones where people quit right before achieving their goals. They remind me to never, ever quit…even when things look bleak. We all know what that’s like, to feel that you’ve … Continue reading →

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L is for Learning: The Best Writing Teacher I Know + a Milestone

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

Most of you here at More Cowbell know that I teach computer classes in my day job. I am a huge fan of learning and growing your understanding of any topic. Last weekend, I posted some Freaking Great Writing Advice … Continue reading →

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I is for Introvert: How Do You Know if You’re an Introvert or an Extrovert?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

We’re doing Thoughty Thursday a few days this week due to the #AtoZChallenge. Today I’m thinking about personality types and blogging. It’s hard for most of us to maintain our passion for “the old blog.” I hear writers talk about this all … Continue reading →

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H is for “Help Me Computer, For I Have Sinned”

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

The above sentence is usually followed by: “It’s been 14 months since my last backup…” Oh sure, we knooooow we’re supposed to back up our stuff. We plan to back up our files. We think about backing up our files. … Continue reading →

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F is for Freaking Great Writing Advice

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

Film Director Mark W. Travis puts out a Directing Thought of the Day on his Facebook page that I just love. On March 14th, he used this graphic and said the following: When we’re in trouble with a scene or … Continue reading →

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