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Best Posts of 2016

Posted onDecember 29, 2016December 17, 2016AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Here’s a look back on some themes from the past year. Read More …

CategoriesWritingTagsbest of 2016, blog, Carol Newman Cronin, posts, Where Books Meet Boats

Mailchimp: Keeping it Personal

Posted onDecember 1, 2016November 15, 2016AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Many companies offer email marketing services, but Mailchimp makes it easy—while keeping it light. Read More …

CategoriesCommunication, Freelance, WritingTagsblog, Carol Newman Cronin, email, Freddie, Mailchimp, marketing

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Live an Interesting Life

Posted onNovember 24, 2016November 23, 2016AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

Timeless advice from an unexpected source. Read More …

CategoriesFiction, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Daisy Newman, novels, writing

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Filling the Idea Tank

Posted onNovember 3, 2016October 31, 2016AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

In which I once again try to answer the classic reader’s question: “Where do you get your ideas?” Read More …

CategoriesWritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Clue, ideas, writing

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Creative Slogging: Cleaning Up After Myself

Posted onOctober 20, 2016December 10, 2016AuthorCarol Newman Cronin7 Comments

Developing a story involves chasing a few rabbits down holes. Read More …

CategoriesWritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, creativity, fiction, writing

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Rewarded for Playing Hooky

Posted onSeptember 22, 2016October 9, 2016AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

Book research can happen in the most unexpected places. Read More …

CategoriesFiction, Freelance, WritingTagsbooks, Carol Newman Cronin, fiction, imagination, writing

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Fiction Writing: The Art of Dropping Breadcrumbs

Posted onSeptember 1, 2016August 24, 2016AuthorCarol Newman Cronin13 Comments

In order to drop breadcrumbs throughout a story, first you have to bake the bread. Good thing there’s a baker in my latest novel. Read More …

CategoriesFiction, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, fiction, novel writing, writing

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Let the Games Begin: Game of Sails for $2.99

Posted onAugust 4, 2016March 27, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Olympic sailing and publishing have both changed drastically since 1994. Fortunately, some traits remain constant. Read More …

CategoriesBooks, Fiction, Olympics, Sailboat Racing, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, fiction, Game of Sails, Olympics, Rio 2016, Sailing

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Editing Best Practices: The Middle Distance

Posted onJuly 7, 2016July 7, 2016AuthorCarol Newman Cronin5 Comments

Editors build a bridge between writer and reader—and may even tear down a few walls along the way. Read More …

CategoriesEditing, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, editing, editor, middle distance, writing

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Avoiding Lloyd: Know the Bad Guy

Posted onJune 23, 2016August 24, 2016AuthorCarol Newman Cronin6 Comments

Keep your favorite characters close, and your least favorite ones closer. Read More …

CategoriesFiction, WritingTagsantagonist, Carol Newman Cronin, characters, imagination

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