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Comments closedSaturday late, July 29, 2023 When a writer sells a story, sometimes the storyteller gets enough readers to actually make some money with it, or even finds a reader who follows him or her. If your writing is but an outline or a slide presentation, the reader possibly won’t be impressed, although they may still receive your information. Include a bit of your personality or writing voice, and the reader not only receives the information,…
Comments closedSaturday, July 29,2023 The WEEKEND JOURNAL, sometimes known as the “Storyteller’s Journal,” “Back Pages Journal,” “Writer’s Journal,” or “Just Plain Journal,” “Notes from the Home Office,” etc is simply a place for my miscellaneous observations, comments, plans and general communication with my reader fam. The overall purpose and direction of this website and journal is to serve peeps who may be interested in the art of creative writing, either as a hobby or as a…
Comments closedJuly 28, 2023 Just a short hello, and intro to some upcoming projects. thanks for reading! Whether you are thinking about writing as a hobby or for money, grab this FREE, quick guide to how I did it, now that I’ve had over 700 stories published. Don’s a keen observer and prolific reporter of truth, common sense, humor, & life. He’s a WRITER|HUMORIST, sometimes serious, sometimes tongue-in-cheek. He lives in Nashville, Tn. He publishes every weekday morning.
Comments closedHow much do freelance writers make? These days… Published in Conversations on Content Creation What are current rates for freelance writers? Determining the current rates for freelance writing can be almost impossible to do, as they can vary depending on several factors, including the writer’s experience, niche, location, the type of content, the client’s requirements, and the market demand. However, we can provide a general overview of the range of rates that freelance writers may charge. Hourly…
Comments closedWEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2024 July is nearly gone. Planet Earth is mostly the same as I left it yesterday. Nothing I did seems to have changed it much for better or for worse. Today is Wednesday. I had been due for a physical therapy session Monday, but had to call the hospital and postpone it for a bit. Monday, the day I was supposed to go, I was advised, at the last minute, that I…
Comments closedJuly 25, 2023 Tuesday and Thursday Tips! Do You Publish Consistently? Your writing should be regular for max results. Previously Published in Conversations on Content Creation, May 5, 2023. I am asked sometimes, what is meant by “publish consistently” as an instruction to gain more reads and more followers on Medium. How often does that require? Publishing consistently on Medium means posting new content on a regular basis. That’s all it takes to qualify. This could…
Comments closedJuly 24, 2024 My books and everyday life… WIP – MY NEW BOOK COMING SOON! HINT: The article here’s a glimpse of how I feel about a very important part of writing this way.
Comments closedSunday, July 23, 2023 Here’s what’s goin’ on in my life, and here’s what I’m doin’ about it. Yesterday was a calm, warm, and sunny day in Nipper’s Corner. Nipper’s corner, at the corner of Edmondson Pike and Old Hickory Blvd in South Nashville, was so named after Walter Nipper, who, besides Nashville Sporting Goods, owned a nursery at the northeast corner of that intersection when OHB was but a two-lane road with a few…
Comments closedHere’s the review quickly. Though its a review of the last week, it’s actually a review of the last six or so. I have had to go up against a flair-up of my multiple sclerosis, a stroke, weeks of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. It all culminated in a surgical procedure on my right carotid artery. Simultaneously, my new friend, Substack cut off my four newsletters without answering my requests for reasons. My…
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