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Hi there, I am Nicole. This blog is simply my little corner of the writing world. I used to own and operate the previous website known as Freelance Writer's Exchange, but my focus changed a lot and I decided to let that go and run with this.

I am a YA & Women's Fiction writer. Trying my hand at my first steamy romance novel. Wife. Mom to 5. Freelance contributor to family, food & lifestyle pubs. I love chocolate, books, photography, scrapbooking & Sushi. Not necessarily in that order.

I absolutely love comments, and love meeting new people, so please be sure and leave a comment so I know you've visited, and so I can come visit you.

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Sunday Writing Ramblings

Have several things on my mind today, but didn’t want to write several posts for everything.

On Writing
I had a word goal last night of 1000 words before bed, and I placed the goal just under 2 hours before I crashed. I made it to 932 words before I just couldn’t keep my eyes open any longer. . . . → Read More: Sunday Writing Ramblings

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Librarians Do Gaga (Hilarious – Must Watch!)

I posted this the other day on twitter, and did not even think about posting it on my blog.

This video might be the strangest/funniest thing I have seen in awhile.

Librarians are fun too – and here to prove it, are the students and faculty from the University of Washington’s Information School.  They spend some serious . . . → Read More: Librarians Do Gaga (Hilarious – Must Watch!)

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35+ Cool Pictures of the Beloved Fail Whale

In honor of the fact that I have been getting twitter’s fail whale image pretty much all morning, I thought I’d post a post with cool things that people have done using the fail whale. And I have never quite understood the term “beloved” when referring to the fail whale, since it usually means Twitter is . . . → Read More: 35+ Cool Pictures of the Beloved Fail Whale

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Your Online Persona – Writers, Stay Consistent

I’ve been on the Internet since the dawn of the dinosaurs. Well alright, not that long. But I have been using the Internet since 1993 when it was sorely lacking of good information, and quite honestly, good communication. Obviously in the past almost 20 years, the Internet has absolutely boomed, and not only is there an . . . → Read More: Your Online Persona – Writers, Stay Consistent

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Favorite Tweets for Writers May 31-June 6, 2010

Kids are finally out of school, and we’ve been running like crazy enjoying our summer break. Surely, I’ve missed several tweets this week, sorry about that. Be sure and look for past weeks Favorite Tweets for Writers by searching the blog or looking underResources for Writers. Happy Memorial Day!

Please see the end of this post to . . . → Read More: Favorite Tweets for Writers May 31-June 6, 2010

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The Today.com Scam

As I’ve said here before, Writers Beware. There are always websites out there trying to lure you in to write for them for measly pennies, and then watch you crash and burn when they take it all away from you for one reason or another.

Many of you followed me when I used to blog for the . . . → Read More: The Today.com Scam

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Being a Writer: Lakeside Dedication

We had the busiest day yesterday. We decided to go spend the day at Hurricane Harbor – the water park inside Six Flags. It was sunny, hot and now I’m sunburned, but it was loads of fun!

I had one of those “you know you’re a writer when…” moments last night though. We left Six Flags and . . . → Read More: Being a Writer: Lakeside Dedication

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20+ Free or Trial Version Software Programs for Writers

Free PC Software Programs for Writers

Open Office Suite
yWriter (my fave!)
Liquid Storybook Binder
Yeah Write
Celtx – Screenwriting
Vizual Einstein Millenium Edition
WriteSparks
Storybook
Organized Writer E-Calendar

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Power Writer
Power Structure
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Dramatica Pro Trial Edition For PC or Mac.
WriteItNow For PC or Mac.

Free and Trial Version Mac Software Programs for Writers

OmmWriter
Scrivener
Tinderbox
Z-Write
Nisus Writer Express
CopyWrite
WriteRoom
Mariner Write
Storyist
Ulysses
Jer’s Novel Writer
StoryMill
Montage – . . . → Read More: 20+ Free or Trial Version Software Programs for Writers

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When Bad Writing Becomes Funny

Oh. wow. Sent to me via email quite awhile back, but still totally worth a look at again. Warning: You might laugh out loud, don’t read at work

Worst analogies ever written in a high school essay

He spoke with the wisdom that can only come from experience, like a guy who went blind because he . . . → Read More: When Bad Writing Becomes Funny

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Overflowing Bookshelves

In honor of an earlier post, I thought I would share a little of my overwhelming need to have a full library installed in my home. (that would be like heaven on earth for our family – haha).

I spent about two weeks ago, cleaning out our house and freecycling everything that didn’t have a home or . . . → Read More: Overflowing Bookshelves

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