THE WRITING WORKSHOP: The Importance of Research for Writers
By Andrea Lewis // When I started writing my memoir, I thought I would write from memory, things that I remembered about meeting my husband and moving to the Continue reading
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WORDS FROM THE WRITING CAVE: How to Train Your Social Media Distractions 2
By Barbara Neal Varma // Last month’s column about social media distractions sparked a little more conversation. Several of you relayed your own experiences with eavesdropping smartphones and other techno Continue reading
THE WRITING WORKSHOP: Hooking the Reader From the First Page
By Andrea Lewis // A public speaker has the first 15 seconds of a speech to capture the audience. Would he or she spend those priceless moments on “Hello,” and Continue reading
WORDS FROM THE WRITING CAVE: How to Train Your Social Media Distractions
By Barbara Neal Varma // I have a love-hate relationship with social media. I love posting my latest stories and getting all the “likes” and cozy comments, of course I Continue reading
THE WRITING WORKSHOP: Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block, Or When Writers Need to Take a Break
EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re thrilled to introduce Andrea Lewis, the newest member of the O.C. Writers’ Leadership Team. Beginning today, she’ll offer insight and advice on the art and craft of Continue reading
WORDS FROM THE WRITING CAVE: What Keeps Me Writing in a World Gone Wild
By Barbara Neal Varma // “Hi, my name is Barbara and I’m a tea-aholic.” It’s true. While others covet their coffee and wine bars, I have a hot tea habit Continue reading
WORDS FROM THE WRITING CAVE: Now You’re Cooking
By Barbara Neal Varma // Several Christmases ago, my true love gave me cooking lessons, after which I quickly looked under the tree for a new vacuum, too, LOL. My Continue reading
WORDS FROM THE WRITING CAVE: Retired Yet Thankful to Be Working Again
By Barbara Neal Varma // I recently retired after 30 years of government service to pursue my writing dream. No pressure. I say that because for years I’d been the Continue reading
WORDS FROM THE WRITING CAVE: The Tell-Tale Slippers
By Barbara Neal Varma // The first “stranger thing” happened a few hours before midnight. Michael and I were in Santa Barbara for a getaway weekend. The grand plan: forget Continue reading
WORDS FROM THE WRITING CAVE: Putting It In Writing: Dear Santa
By Barbara Neal Varma // It’s hot and humid outside, and I’m thinking of Christmas. Because I need to set my sights on a cooler, calmer time. A time filled Continue reading