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Where Writing Ideas Come From – Part Two

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I keep a lengthy list of story ideas. Some have materialized and have been published. Some are in the works. And some are just ideas. I list them and reference them periodically, letting potential story lines “free associate” somewhere in … Continue reading →

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WHERE DO WRITING IDEAS COME FROM?

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I’m often surprised by the number of people who ask me where I get my ideas for novels. To me, they come naturally – life experiences, special people, news stories – ideas are everywhere. For example, the idea for my first novel, … Continue reading →

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Great review of In Her Mother’s Shoes

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Okay, so I didn’t win the WD Self Published Book Competition. But I felt like a winner when I received this evaluation of In Her Mother’s Shoes: 22nd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards Entry Title In Her Mother’s Shoes … Continue reading →

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TRANSITION TRILOGY

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

In spite of my earlier post today, I really have managed to do some writing since I retired, adding nearly 100 pages to the first book of the Transition trilogy, currently titled WAR!. I thought I would give you a … Continue reading →

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Where Have All The Minutes Gone?

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

When I semi-retired in late August of 2013, even though I’d be working about half time, I had visions of free minutes dancing in my head. Not as in the free minutes on my phone – the free minutes in … Continue reading →

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Best Chronicle Book Fair Ever!

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Talk with authors, booksellers, publishers and enjoy the ambiance of downtown Glens Falls. Click on the link for details! Chronicle Book Fair Flier

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Come to the Chronicle Book Fair!

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Whether you are an author wanting to show off and sell your books, or a reader relishing a literary feast, mark your calendars for November 3, 2013 between 11a.m. and 4p.m. for the Chronicle Book Fair. This event, held annually … Continue reading →

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PRODUCTIVITY HAS MANY MOTIVATIONS

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I’m sitting here at 5am knowing it’s my only time to write and knowing with equal certainty that creative writing is not going to happen this morning. Sometimes these early morning attempts work and sometimes nary a word spills out … Continue reading →

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EASING INTO THE STORY VS BOUNDING OUT OF THE GATE

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Writing classes and journal articles and agent/editor webinars these days emphasize the importance of making a huge splash on the first page – even the first paragraph, the first sentence – for any novel to be successful. That approach, perhaps, derives from … Continue reading →

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THE VALUE OF PROFESSIONAL AND PEER CRITIQUES OF YOUR WRITING

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

We work hard at our writing. And if we keep working, there’s a good chance we will get better at it. But there’s also the chance of not being objective about something that doesn’t work – perhaps because it is … Continue reading →