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Know Yer Terms!

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

Y’all, I’m such a doofus… I’m taking an online novel writing course offered by Jerry B. Jenkins. The video lessons are benefiting me, and so is the online community of fellow students. We can toss a question out there, or … Continue reading →

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The Other Six

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

Have you ever read a familiar paragraph that you’ve read a million times, only to discover there was one little part that you’d never really thought about? I’ve got an example in mind. (C’mon, you knew I would!) Consider the … Continue reading →

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Favorite Quotes

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

Last week, I told you about my journal, and promised to share some of my favorite quotes. So today I’ll open its pages and let greater minds than my own do the talking. Why didn’t I think of this long … Continue reading →

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Fiction Jail: Update

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

Well, I’m almost out of “Fiction Jail” (or more precisely, “Camp NaNoWriMo”) and here is the promised update on my project. Have I achieved my goal of drafting all the remaining pivotal scenes? No. Have I written more than I could … Continue reading →

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“Fiction Jail”

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

Last time, I talked about the dogwoods inspiring my current fiction series. Well… I need to let you know that I’m going to spend April in jail. But not that kind of jail. No, really… that was research. A tour, … Continue reading →

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The Accidental Poet

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

One Saturday a month, I have the privilege of moderating a critique session with a small-but-tasteful group of writers. I don’t think any of us would object to being called “nerds.” We take our work seriously, and when we are … Continue reading →

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