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Author Archives: DWHirschAuthor
A #WeekendCoffeeShare with exciting editing advice
If we were having coffee… Hey there. Glad you could meet here. I know, no exciting, newly-discovered coffee shop, just my standard fallback here on Route 22. The texture of the Frappuccinos is hit or miss, sometimes not thick enough … Continue reading
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Contradictory critiques: what do you believe?
“It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.”~Herman Melville, American author Recent feedback for my Star trek MomMemoir is full of inconsistent whimsy. I gave myself permission to do 4 edits on my short story of … Continue reading
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Why I’m okay not publishing my book on time
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.~John Muir, American environmentalist I did not publish my memoir on Sunday night as planned, and I’m okay with that. Why? Sunday turned into family time. My husband and … Continue reading
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Tagged books, Disney, eBook, family, games, memoir, mommemoir, New Jersey, Pokemon GO, social media, Star Trek, writing
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A #WeekendCoffeeShare offering Fiverr tips for publishing
If we were having coffee…. Thanks for coming over. You’re my first guest in our new house because we’re still unpacking, as you can tell. I cleaned off the table for you, a bit. Just push my laptop aside. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, coffee, eBook, family, memoir, mommemoir, New Jersey, social media, Star Trek, Starbucks, Swarm, WeekendCoffeeShare, writing
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Let’s talk Star Trek, #ROW80 and writing tips
“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.”~Confucius, Chinese philosopher Today’s memoir writing tip: Don’t begin with backstory. Perfect advice as I rewrite my Star Trek MomMemoir. The annual Las Vegas Star Trek convention begins in two weeks, … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, DadMemoir, eBook, family, memoir, mommemoir, Montclair Write Group, New Jersey, ROW80, social media, Star Trek, writing
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Pigeon poop and writing prompts
“All wealth is the product of labor,”~John Locke, English philosopher Yesterday, I wrote about pigeon poop and people loved it. That’s the beauty of free write exercises: you have no idea what will spew from your pen. The Montclair Write … Continue reading
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Tagged coffee, flash fiction, Montclair Write Group, New Jersey, writing
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This #WeekendCoffeeShare about reading and unpacking
If we were having coffee…. Hello! Isn’t this a nice Starbucks? It’s a Clover store, and they still have my Nicaragua Macarena. That’s not it’s real name, of course, but a barista back in Michigan couldn’t pronounce it, so that’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, books, coffee, family, Goodreads, holiday, Michigan, New Jersey, ROW80, social media, Starbucks, WeekendCoffeeShare, writing
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Should Pokémon Adventures be a part of book challenges? All that and a book review.
“Memory…is the diary that we all carry with us.”~Oscar Wilde, Irish Dramatist Comic books count as books read. When I was a kid, my school and Scholastic Books sponsored summer reading challenges. I walked door-to-door and asked people for donations. … Continue reading
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Tagged book reviews, books, bookstore, games, Goodreads, holiday, Pokemon GO, social media, writing
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Things I notice writing in coffee shops
“Just living is not enough; one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.”~Hans Christian Andersen, Danish author What do you notice around you? Today, writing in Rock ‘n’ Joe Union coffee shop, the music includes a country artist’s cover … Continue reading
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Writing goals as #ROW80 Round 3 begins
“Only I can change my life; no one can do it for me.”~Carol Burnett, American actress This Round 3 is all about writing focus and scheduling. I was late to my Memoir2 group last week, so I couldn’t test my … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, books, DadMemoir, Deadwood Writers, Facebook, Goodreads, Instagram, linkedin, memoir, Michigan, Montclair Write Group, New Jersey, ROW80, social media, Twitter, writing, YouTube
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A #WeekendCoffeeShare in writing mode and in-laws
If we were having coffee…. Hey, glad you could join me here outside Philly. Hope you didn’t hit too much holiday traffic. It’s a cozy Starbucks, isn’t it? I’m chillin’ with a Café Vanilla Frapp. The baristas know how to … Continue reading
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Do you know how to critique a writer’s writing?
“You must not confuse being good with being liked.”~Paul Arden, American author Tomorrow, Wednesday, is my second official Memoir2 meeting, and apparently I don’t know how to critique. By official, I mean the second meeting where I present my work … Continue reading
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A first writing #WeekendCoffeeShare in New Jersey
If we were having coffee… Hey, I’m glad you could meet me here. It’s my first time at the Chatham Starbucks. What do you think? It’s super crazy busy, and I guess it’s like this every weekend. It’s one of … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, coffee, DadMemoir, family, Michigan, New Jersey, Starbucks, WeekendCoffeeShare, writing
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On writing, not writing and buying a house
“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”~Benjamin Franklin, American inventor My life has been unsettled chaos: we bought a house! All I will say here about the experience is thank goodness New Jersey requires lawyers to negotiate … Continue reading
A family #WeekendCoffeeShare with writing organization tips
If we were having coffee… It’s quiet in here, isn’t it? Barnes & Noble cafés are usually subdued, but the Easter holiday must be why it’s extra quiet in here. They’re proudly brewing Verona, which is one of my go-to … Continue reading
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Celebrating 3 must-read writing bloggers
“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.”~Abraham Lincoln, American president Today, l celebrate bloggers. We’re all in this together, whatever our reasons for writing, whatever our topics or motivation. Supporting each other is what we should … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, Deadwood Writers, games, haiku, Haiku Horizons, Overcoming Bloggers Block, poetry, writing
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A #WeekendCoffeeShare returning from Miami
If we were having coffee… Hi there. Grab a seat. The couches in our hotel room are surprisingly comfy. I’m going to brew a cup of Starbucks Veranda in the Keurig. What would you like? I can microwave water for … Continue reading
Boldly stating my #ROW80 goals, Round 2
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that, in the process, he does not become a monster.”~Friedrich Nietzsche, German philosopher Welcome to Round 2 of A Round of Words in 80 Days, running April 2 – June 22, 2017. This … Continue reading
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A writing #WeekendCoffeeShare
If we were having coffee… Hey, I’m glad you could make it to Starbucks. Hope the traffic on Rt. 22 wasn’t bad. Sit down, let’s chat. I’m not sure if my Frappuccino is a Celebratory Frappuccino or not. We just … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, coffee, family, holiday, letters, Montclair Write Group, New Jersey, poetry, WeekendCoffeeShare, writing
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The Friendship Edition of #WeekendCoffeeShare
If we were having coffee… Thanks for meeting me here. SmartWorld Coffee is the first coffeeshop I discovered here in New Jersey. It’s my default location because it’s close to temporary housing and it’s the warmest coffee shop I’ve ever … Continue reading
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