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Getting Lucky: Top 7 Writing Tips for 2022

January 10, 2022 admin Leave a comment

The 3-inch snowman sits outside the Sheraton West Denver hotel following the Dec. 31, 2021, snowstorm that broke records falling…

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Posted in: Writer's Block, Writing, Writing Advice, Writing Discipline, Writing Goals, Writing Inspiration, Writing Motivation, Writing Tips Filed under: Shelley Widhalm, Story Genuis, Writing, Writing Advice, Writing Tips

Why Work with Other Readers/Writers before Hiring an Editor

August 2, 2021 admin Leave a comment

Don’t spin in circles with your writing, but try to find other writers and readers to give your work an…

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Posted in: Beta Readers, Critique Groups, Critique Partners, Editing, Editing Advice, Editing as Part of Writing, Editing Tips, Writing Filed under: Copy Editing, Developmental Editing, Editing, Editing Advice, Editing Tips, Hiring an Editor, Shelley Widhalm, Writing

After Writing, What’s Next? Yep, Editing!

May 3, 2021 admin Leave a comment

After putting your heart into your manuscript, it’s time to edit to catch those errors that, as a writer, are…

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Posted in: Critique Groups, Critique Partners, Editing, Editing Advice, Editing as Part of Writing, Editing Tips, Writing, Writing Advice Filed under: Editing, Editing Advice, Editing Fiction, Hiring an Editor, Revising, Shelley Widhalm, Writing

Fires and Masks: I Can’t Breathe

October 26, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Multiple fires across the state darken the skies in downtown Loveland, Colo., making for an eerie atmosphere. By Shelley Widhalm…

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Posted in: 2020, Colorado Fires, Editing, I Can't Breathe, Writing, Writing During Difficult Times Filed under: 2020, Colorado Fires, Editing, I Can't Breathe, Shelley Widhalm, Writing, Writing During Difficult Times

Adjusting (albeit reluctantly) to COVID-19

April 6, 2020 admin 1 Comment

Shelley Widhalm of Shell’s Ink Services works in the Murray’s Cheese Department at a Loveland, Colo., King Soopers store for…

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Posted in: Adjust and Readjust, COVID-19, COVID-19 Response, Editing, Readjusting, Self-Isolation, Social Distancing, Writing Filed under: Editing, Self-Isolation, Shelley Widhalm, Social Distancing, Writing

Fast and Fun Tips for Writing

August 5, 2019 admin Leave a comment

A duckling snuggles against Mom in July at the Foote Lagoon in Loveland, Colo. Good writing helps keep the words…

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Posted in: Business Advice, Entrepreneurs, Writing, Writing Advice, Writing Tips Filed under: Fast and Fun Tips, Shelley Widhalm, Writing, Writing Advice, Writing Concisely, Writing Tips

Why Do Main Street Businesses Need a Writer?

June 24, 2019 admin Leave a comment

Locally owned businesses like the Coffee Tree in downtown Loveland, Colo., bring in the crowds as a big attraction point…

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Posted in: Blogging, Main Street Businesses, Social Media, Writing, Writing Advice, Writing Tips Filed under: Blogs, Main Street Businesses, Shelley Widhalm, Social Media, Why Main Steet Businesses Need a Writer, Writing

Merry Christmas (and Happy Birthday to Zoey!)

December 24, 2018 admin Leave a comment

Zoey the Cute Dachshund opens her presents during Christmas 2017, while wearing her special Christmas shirt. By SHelley Widhalm Five…

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Posted in: Holiday Traditions, Holidays, Merry Christmas, Writing, Writing Break Filed under: Holidays, Shelley and Zoey, Shelley Widhalm, Writing, Writing During the Holidays

Coffee and Writing and How They Relate

November 12, 2018 admin 3 Comments

By Shelley Widhalm I’m addicted to fancy coffee because there are so many aspects to the experience. A bit of…

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Posted in: Description, Espresso, National Coffee Day, National Espresso Day, Writing, Writing Advice Filed under: Description in Writing, Shelley Widhalm, Writing, Writing Advice, Writing Tips

Running and Writing (and getting inspired)

March 5, 2018 admin Leave a comment

By Shelley Widhalm Going for a run and sitting down for a writing session require the same grit. The obvious…

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Posted in: Running, Writing, Writing Advice, Writing Discipline Filed under: Running, Running and Writing, Shelley Widhalm, Writing

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