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I’ve been on a creative binge lately. And for the New Year, I want to help inspire you, too! I’ve been reading books and writing stories about some of the deepest, most profound themes I know. You know, those deep, … Continue reading
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Hanukkah began Tuesday night, and Christmas Eve starts Saturday. We are–indeed–in the Season! And as promised, today’s special post consists of YOUR stories about how you learned the “truth” about Santa (remember my call for funny stories two weeks ago?). … Continue reading
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I am so excited to announce that today, I was featured on the ever-popular copywriting site, ProBlogger! My post? 6 Steps to a Loyal Blog Following Only a week ago, when Nina Badzin posted about getting more comments on your blog, … Continue reading
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I’m not going to lie. I’m pretty pressed for time this week. Besides fighting off a horrid cold and preparing for the holidays, I’ve been working on submitting my writing to some literary magazines. And I’m hella picky when it … Continue reading
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The first thing I noticed about Nina Badzin was her Twitter following, which eventually led me to her blog. It’s a GREAT read, by the way. But something extraordinary caught my eye about Nina’s blog. On a consistent basis, Nina … Continue reading
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I want to know: How did YOU learn that Santa isn’t real? What’s your story? DON’T POST IT HERE. Keep reading, and I’ll give you the details … I’m preparing a special blog post for the week of Christmas. It’ll … Continue reading
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I’ve been hearing it everywhere lately: StumbleUpon drives more traffic to your site than any other social bookmarking service. But is the traffic GOOD traffic? By this, I mean do people stop and read your work? Do they comment on … Continue reading
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My job, in this shaky economy. My house, when others are losing theirs. My boyfriend, who loves me through thick and thin. My family, who lives close by and supports me in all I do. My freedom, to write and … Continue reading
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I first met Lynette Benton on Twitter, and soon discovered what a great writing instructor she makes! That’s why I invited Lynette to write a guest post for Rogue Writer. Today she asks, what would YOU be willing to sacrifice … Continue reading
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My boyfriend asked me if I want a Kindle for Hanukkah this year. “What?” I responded, almost offended. “Why?” I felt horrible immediately, because he was just trying to be attentive. You see, I’ve been reading a lot lately, and … Continue reading
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I have a confession to make. It’s a problem of exponential proportions, and I desperately, desperately need help. I’m a writer, and I hate books as much as I love them. It’s like an abusive relationship, really. Where I love the … Continue reading
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Have YOU ever had to bury a long-loved dream? One you thrived on? One you lived for? I have. Today, my short narrative, “Death of a Dream,” is being featured on the new Anthem Exposition. I have fun writing this … Continue reading
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Lately, it seems the world is occupying itself. I’ve heard activists say they’re protesting everything from corporate greed (understandable) to gambling (OK, well maybe not this exactly, but something equally as ridiculous). I get it, the world is ticked off. … Continue reading
A year ago, I hated—and I mean hated—anything social media. I’m a traditional writer, and blogs destroyed my field: journalism. Right? Well, only partially. In a few weeks, my story, “Death of a Dream,” will premier on the new Anthem … Continue reading
Shari Lopatin is an award-winning Arizona writer, journalist, and media strategist who's been published regionally, and nationally. She began her career as a newspaper reporter and now writes both creatively and for the corporate world, doubling as a media strategist. She blogs every other Thursday about writing tips, funny stories, industry news, and media strategies.
