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Writing ~ Creativity Articles


Writing tips to help you keep the ink flowing and provide guidance and insight on the creative process.

 

Writer's Digest magazine Nov-Dec 2011 cover“Take Your Website to the Next Level”
Writer's Digest, Nov-Dec 2011
Is your online home ready for visitors: editors, agents and your future fans? Tidy up your digital den with this blueprint for success.

 

 

 

 


Dream Network Journal Cover Spring 2012 “Tarot & Dream Analysis (for Writers) ”
Dream Network Journal, Spring 2012
Combining the Tarot Deck with dream analysis is a powerful tool for understanding the meaning of dreams. This article shows how dream symbolism relates to one writer's fears and goals. Co-written with Karen Hollis, Master Tarot Reader.

 


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“A Website for Every Writer”

The Writer Magazine, October 2010
Every writer needs an online portfolio where editors and agents can view their work. What's a writer with a job, a family and a small budget to do?


Karen M. Rider published an article for writing parents in The Writer magazine"Manage the Writing-Parenting Challenge"
The Writer Magazine, October 2010
How can a writing-parent keep for ideas from falling into an abyss of gray matter as men­tal and physical energy is tossed between chil­dren, family life, social commitments and yourself? These basic principles help guide you: Passion, Priorities, Perspective, Process & Present Mind.

Since writing this article in 2009, I've added Persistence to the list. Learn How To Face Your Writing Challenges


Behind the Books: Archer Mayor
Wethersfield & Rocky Hill Post (CT) 2007