Writing Groups

October 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Writing Groups

Writing groups, if with the right mix of people, working in a positive manner, can be a meaningful tool to getting work ready for public consumption.  Writers' groups can also be extremely negative in spirit, with poor results for their members.  There really can be a fine line between what makes a worthwhile writing group and one that doesn't accomplish much at all.  We've had a lot of experience over the years with belonging to writing groups, whether they were workshops in progress, … [Read more...]

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Home Office Items

October 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Antique Typewriter Circa the 1920s

We have a pretty large home office space, and have redecorated it ourselves a couple of times.  We like Stephen King's advice of having couches in our office, so that way people who pop in can have a place to hang out while keeping us company, or at the very least, they get to be comfortable while distracting us.  Having a comfortable home office is a nice way to ensure we'll want to spend time there, and it's a nice way to connect with people for a short while throughout the day when we're … [Read more...]

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Charlie Chaplin’s House for Rent in Venice Beach

May 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Charlie Chaplin was a comedic genius, and an astute businessman.  He founded United Artists with Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., and D.W. Griffiths. Wouldn't it be a treat to stay in the house that he once lived in?  It would be great inspiration, and who knows, maybe it's a good place to work.  We were surprised by how small it looks to be, but Venice Beach is filled with these smaller, charming homes. If the weather's nice year round, and you can be at the beach morning, noon, … [Read more...]

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The Canopy’s Up!

May 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Canopy

It's a replacement for the old one.  It's a nice nook for dinners, hanging out with friends, and writing. Thanks to our Dad who helped (by doing most of the work). Let's hope the neighbours take it easy with the use of their lawnmowers, and repairs this summer. Ahh, summer... … [Read more...]

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