In 1984, Charles Hull invented a printing process (stereolithography) that enabled the creation of three-dimensional objects from a digital data source (see the infographic “A Brief History of 3D Printing” from T. Rowe Price). The method was originally used by larger companies as an aid in…
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Dare. Dream. Write. More.
Don’t be self-conscious about dreaming, or about people thinking you’re too idealistic, and not serious enough. Don’t allow your self talk to be judgmental. Look at the world with wide-eyed enthusiasm, believe you are more powerful than the problems that…
Tagged with: courage to write, dare to dream, encouragement to write, live with purpose, Richard Branson
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True Books
“Children know perfectly well that unicorns aren’t real, but they also know that books about unicorns, if they are good books, are true books.” ~ Ursula K. Le Guin
Rewriting is a Little Like Murdering Children
When your story is ready for rewrite, cut it to the bone. Get rid of every ounce of excess fat. This is going to hurt; revising a story down to the bare essentials is always a little like murdering children,…
Tagged with: revising a story, rewriting, Stephen King, Stephen King quote, writing quotes
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238 Candles
The 4th of July is the day Americans celebrate the anniversary of their declaration of independence from British rule in 1776. It is not the day a peace treaty was signed or the day the last warship flying a Union…
The Right Words Can Change the World
There are times when the world is rearranging itself, and at times like that, the right words can change the world. ~ Orson Scott Card, Ender’s Game
Tagged with: Ender's Game, Orson Scott Card, words change the world, writer's responsibility, writing quotes
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Accomplish Your Writing Goals With Camp NaNoWriMo
If you’re looking for a way to kick-start a writing project or get into a writing routine, Camp NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is a great place to do both – and it’s free. NaNoWriMo has always been about helping…
Timeless Characters, Timeless Advice
In any kind of writing, knowing what to omit is as important as knowing what to include.
Tagged with: creating characters, hand quote, power of words, quotes, Scott Eagle, Shared Worlds, storytelling, writing advice, writing quotes
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