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Cathy C. Hallhttps://cathychall.wordpress.com/I write, write, write. Then I rewrite, rewrite, rewrite. THEN I submit all those polished-up words out into the world and sell 'em. It's a plan that's worked pretty well.

What Not To Do Wednesday on Skipping (Not the Running Skipping )

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You know how on Thanksgiving you skip breakfast so you can really stuff yourself when dinner comes around? It’s all about leaving room for the delicious turkey, gravy, dressing, crescent rolls and pecan pie. You don’t want to fill up on cereal or scrambled eggs on Thanksgiving. You’re holding out for the really good eats.

So, I’m skipping WNTDW today so you’ll be ready to stuff yourself when George Singleton comes around next week to guest post on WNTDW. I’m leaving room for all of his writing wit and wisdom. No filling up on one of my more idiotic writing gaffes, grasshopper. You’ll want to come back for the really good lessons from a master (in writing, not writing gaffes).

Then you can gobble up his delicious What Not To Do’s. And I’ll be hanging out in the kitchen, waiting for the thank yous.

Tuesday Tips ‘N Things

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Here’s a thing: I like to give my posts names, like today’s “Tuesday Tips ‘N Things.” (And I’m kinda big on the alliterative names,too.) Oh, I know you’re wondering what the heck I’m talking about, since I haven’t quite gotten around to naming my posts here. Until today. But on my other blog, Cathy C.’s Hall of Fame, I’m a post-naming pro. It helps me focus on what I want to write that day, and keep all those posts notes organized.

When I was blurfing (blog surfing-I’m not giving up on this word) I came across the Blue Rose Girls and a naming contest. Apparently, Alvina likes to give her posts names, too. So, if you can come up with a great, catchy little name for her book posts, send it along to her here. Think fast, though. The contest is over on March 15th! (I sent an idea and I’d like to win that Little, Brown book. BUT, if I don’t win, I’m so using that post name here.)

And here’s a tip: Be nice when you’re out there in blogdom, commenting away. Not that you shouldn’t speak your mind, but you can do so nicely, can’t you? And if you can’t, remember that tried and true momism: if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all. ‘Cause those not nice words aren’t going anywhere. Except perhaps back to bite you in the you-know-what.