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Get Fresh! Write the BEST Body Language with Margie Lawson


Writers: A great post to check out!

~ Bette A. Stevens http://www.4writersandreaders.com

Writers In The Storm Blog

Margie LawsonBy Margie Lawson

 Big hugs to Laura Drake for inviting me to post at WITS today.

I love teaching writers how to create their best, best, best writing. Writing that draws the reader in so deep, that when the POV character’s heart races, the reader clutches their chest.

Best writing carries specificity and clarity. It carries nuanced power in its structure and style. It carries a compelling cadence in every sentence that drives the reader from the first word to the last.

Best writing cuts words that reader’s skim and adds words that increase power.

Writing body language and dialogue cues at the best level pushes writers beyond using at-the-ready basics and beat-fillers. Best writing doesn’t use words and phrases that are predictable, overused, clichéd. Best writing is fresh writing.

Writers Need to be Kinesics Specialists

Writers need to be experts at reading body language, experts at writing nuanced…

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on 02/12/2014

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Share THE GIFT OF READING…


Valentines-Day-Book-BucksMelissa’s got a brilliant way to share the gift of reading this Valentine’s Day!

This year, Melissa Taylor is giving her kids Valentines’ Day Book Bucks instead of stuffed animals or candy.

Melissa has made free printable book bucks you can easily download and print for your kids, too! http://imaginationsoup.net/2014/02/valentines-day-book-bucks/

Gift of Book Bucks

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Like most kids, my kids love to choose their own books to read. They enjoy browsing the bookstore almost as much as me. (Which is one of my favorite things EVER.)

I think book bucks are win-win: kids get to pick out their own books, and we all get a fun outing to the bookstore.

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– See more at: http://imaginationsoup.net/2014/02/valentines-day-book-bucks/#sthash.0AvxKsKk.dpuf

HAPPY READING & GIVING! ~ Bette A. Stevens at http://www.4writersandreaders.com

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on 02/10/2014

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10 Awesome Reasons for Reading Aloud to Your Kids Whatever Their Age.


310083_603823222966722_1762339231_nInvest in the future… READ WITH THE KIDS! ~Bette A. Stevens, Maine author/illustrator  http://www.4writersandreaders.comhttp://www.4writersandreaders.com

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on 02/06/2014

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Priceless!


Picture and note from a reader—priceless!

Thank you, Vida! ~ Author/Illustrator Bette A. Stevens

Thank you, Vida and Bianca! ~ Author/Illustrator Bette A. Stevens

“Hi Bette,

I thought you’d like to see this picture… My younger granddaughter Bianca and I enjoyed Amazing Matilda very much. Even though she was tired, after whole day at her daycare she still wanted to hear the whole story. Then, next day, she brought the book to me and wanted to hear it again. Thank you for such an AMAZING book.” ~ Vida Sreta Zuljevic

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on 02/06/2014

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MICKEY MOUSE FOR PRESIDENT!


MICKEY MOUSE FOR PRESIDENT!.

POLITICS & POETRY:

Maiurro’s characters will grab your attention and get your applause.

They’ll make your day!  Bette A. Stevens

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on 08/14/2012

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Hello world!


Welcome to my home… This is where I do my blogging! It’s a quiet, peaceful, simple place where my husband Dan and I enjoy our retirement. When I’m not writing (or blogging), gardening or taking trips to the coast, I’m helping with the renovation of our 37-acre farmstead. It’s a great place to do “all of the things we love to do”!

I’m a Maine author/illustrator who loves nature and literature. As a former teacher, I’ll have tips on improving literacy among our youth, reading tips and recommendations for all ages, features from other authors, writing tips and some questions and polls to get everyone actively involved in Living, Loving and Learning through Literature! As a writer, I’ll have my books, short stories and poetry to share. I’m brand new to the world of blogging… but its potential is enormous for keeping us all connected. I’m excited to be an infinitesimal part of this vast literary resource.

Happy reading, writing and blogging!

Bette

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on 07/05/2012

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