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Writers write. So, in addition to blogs about the publishing industry, you'll find blogs related to Music (especially as related to Music in Medicine), and blogs documenting Adventures with my 83-yr old mother.
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Writing
Manuscript development.
- Linguistic, emotional, and thought models that individualize characters.
- Strategies to "show." And "tell."
- Models for verb choice.
Reworking your manuscript.
- Approaches to rewickering a manuscript.
- How to work with an editor.
- Formatting and templates.
Interacting with industry professionals.
- Definitions for terms, especially those with more than one meaning.
- Unwritten rules. (Except, they'll be written.)
- Developing synopses. (Yes, you'll likely need more than one.)
Music
The View from A1 & A2: A Fresh View of Music
Symphony-type "Reviews" but not the stuffy sort. I'll tell you how I experience the music, and my 83-yr old mother will have her (potentially acerbic) say.
Harmony can heal. Let's make it so prescriptions can be written, with symphonies as the provider.
Adventures
I'm allergic to beef, sour cream, and soy. Yep, that's me, the waitstaff's favorite customer. I'll let you know how it goes, even if it ends up in a visit to the ER. And if someone refuses to serve me (which has happened), I'll let you know that, too.
Concerts/Shows/Comedy events. Christmas activities (we celebrate the whole month). And tea. Mom and I love tea. Love it. And we're not the only ones. I've dragged a friend into our craziness.
What's with the Stamps?
My Cup of Tea
Just because I like something doesn't mean you will. And if I don't like something, that doesn't mean it's bad. It's just not my preference. Or Mom's, as the case may be.
If I liked it, they'll get the Sanity & Snark Stamp of Approval for My Cup of Tea.
Allergies & Medical
I'm allergic to beef, sour cream, and soy. I'm probably allergic to all red meat, but am unwilling to test the theory. (The irony of living in Texas and being allergic to beef is not lost on me. Nor is having a mother and a majority of friends who prefer steakhouses when choosing restaurants.) I'm also sensitive to flashing lights.
If they can deal with my dietary and physical limitations, they'll get the Sanity & Snark Stamp of Approval for Allergies & Medical.
Accessibility
Mom uses a walker. Or, for long distances, a scooter. (She's also known to instigate scooter races in the lobby of a symphony hall.) Some places are easier to navigate than others.
If Mom can get around with her mobility device, they'll get the Sanity & Snark Stamp of Approval for Accessibility.