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May 18, 2013 | New Article: Are you a young writer? This one's for you!

This month's Absolute Blank article is for the young writers in our midst: "'For Emily, Wherever I May Find Her'" by TC Editor Stephanie Lenz (Baker).

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April 22, 2013 | Writers! Tell us about your writing space.

We are working on an article about writers and their writing spaces and we need your input.

Where do you write? Do you have a dedicated home office with a desk and a chair? Is your "office" tucked in a corner of another room--or a closet? Do you write at your dining room table, on the sofa, or in bed? Do you prefer to write in public spaces--coffeeshop? library? outdoors?

Do you have a window with an inspiring view? Have you filled a blank wall with an inspiration board or photos? Is your space minimalist or filled with talismans? What do you love about your writing space? What would you change if you could?

Send a photo of your writing space along with a paragraph or two describing it and its influence on your writing to beaver[at]toasted-cheese.com with the subject line "AB - My Writing Space."

If there is enough interest, this may become a series.

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April 18, 2013 | New Article: Starting a Writing Group

This month's Absolute Blank article is "So, You Wanna Start a Writing Group?" by TC Forum Host Erica Ruedas (pinupgeek).

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March 21, 2013 | Author Interview: DeAnna Cameron

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Combining Your Passions: Interview with DeAnna Cameron" by TC Forum Host Erica Ruedas (pinupgeek).

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February 27, 2013 | New Article: So You Want to Write an Article...

This month's Absolute Blank article is "So You Want to Write an Article..." by TC Editor Theryn Fleming (Beaver).

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January 15, 2013 | New Article: How are those new year's resolutions going?

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Excuses, Excuses" by TC Editor Amanda Marlowe (The Bellman).

This article has a surprise contained within it, so be sure to check it out!

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December 19, 2012 | Celebrate the Season with The Toasted Cheese Wish Book!

This month's Absolute Blank article is "The Toasted Cheese Wish Book: Books by TC Authors" by TC Editor Theryn Fleming (Beaver).

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November 30, 2012 | New article: Keeping a Commonplace Book

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Keeping a Commonplace Book" by TC Editor Theryn Fleming (Beaver).

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October 17, 2012 | New at Absolute Blank: Imaginable Horror

Just in time for Halloween, this month's Absolute Blank article is "Imaginable Horror" by TC Editor Stephanie Lenz (Baker).

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September 24, 2012 | New at Absolute Blank -- Point of View: The Director's Cut

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Point of View: The Director's Cut" by TC Editor Amanda Marlowe (Bellman).

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August 20, 2012 | Remembering to Read

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Remembering to Read" by TC Editor Lisa Olson (Boots).

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July 26, 2012 | Author Interview: Debbie Ridpath Ohi

This month's Absolute Blank article is "We're NOT Bored: Interview with Debbie Ridpath Ohi" by TC Editor Erin Bellavia (Billiard).

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June 28, 2012 | New Article: Facing Your Writing Fears

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Facing Your Writing Fears" by TC Editor Theryn Fleming (Beaver).

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May 21, 2012 | Write What You Dig

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Write What You Dig" by TC Editor Stephanie Lenz (Baker).

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April 27, 2012 | New Article: Writing as Therapy

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Writing as Therapy" by TC Editor Ana George (Broker).

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March 17, 2012 | Poetry Essentials: Sound, Rhythm, Image

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Poetry Essentials: Sound, Rhythm, Image," an interview with poet Sandy Longhorn, by TC Editor Mollie Savage (Bonnets).

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February 17, 2012 | What Dr. Watson Can Teach About Writing

This month's Absolute Blank article is "What Dr. John H. Watson Can Teach About Writing" by TC Forum Host Erica L. Ruedas (pinupgeek).

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January 15, 2012 | Beyond NaNoWriMo

January's Absolute Blank article is "Beyond NaNoWriMo: Writing Challenges for Everyone" by TC Editor Theryn Fleming (Beaver).

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December 22, 2011 | Gifts for Writers

December's Absolute Blank article is "Gifts for Writers" by TC Editor Stephanie Lenz (Baker).

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November 16, 2011 | Go "Back to School" this month at Absolute Blank

November's Absolute Blank article is "Back to School: Reflections on Taking a Continuing-Ed Writing Class" by TC Member Mark Paxson.

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October 16, 2011 | Get Ready for NaNoWriMo by Getting to Know Your Characters

This month's Absolute Blank article is "See Through a Glass, Darkly: View Your Story Through Your Character's Filters" by TC Editor Amanda Marlowe (The Bellman).

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September 16, 2011 | Want to start writing every day? This month's article is for you!

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Developing the Habit: Simple Tricks to Start Writing Every Day" by TC Forum Host Erica L. Ruedas (pinupgeek).

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August 21, 2011 | Suffering from Writer's Block? Check out this month's AB article!

This month's Absolute Blank article is "If at First You Don't Succeed, Write Smut" by TC Editor Ana George (Broker).

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August 02, 2011 | Running a Literary Journal, Part 1

New Absolute Blank article: "Running a Literary Journal, Part 1: Choices" by Theryn Fleming (Beaver).

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June 15, 2011 | Author Interview: Ryan Potter

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Toasted Cheese Success Stories: Ryan Potter" by TC Editor Lisa Olson (Boots).

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Were you published in Toasted Cheese and/or a part of the community early in your writing career? We'd love to hear your success story! Email us: editors[at]toasted-cheese.com

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May 16, 2011 | Editor Interview: K. Allen Wood

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Creating a Monster: Interview with Shock Totem Editor/Creator K. Allen Wood" by TC Editor Stephanie Lenz.

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April 15, 2011 | Author Interview: Mira Grant

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Agents to Zombies: Author Mira Grant from A-Z" by TC Editor Erin Bellavia (Billiard).

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March 18, 2011 | #MentorMarch

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Mentor March: Writers Who Inspire Us" by TC Editor Theryn Fleming (Beaver) with contributions by the other TC editors :) (Thanks, everyone!)

Join us! Celebrate the writers who are currently inspiring you by using the #MentorMarch hashtag on Twitter.

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February 15, 2011 | The 52/25 Challenge

This month's Absolute Blank article is "The 52/25 Challenge: Interview with Lizanne Herd" by TC Editor Stephanie Lenz (Baker).

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January 30, 2011 | Designing Submit-for-Publication Assignments

This month's Absolute Blank article is "A Guide to Designing Assignments that Require Students to Submit their Work for Publication" by TC Editor Theryn Fleming (Beaver).

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December 15, 2010 | The Business of Writing

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Writer's Glossary, Part III: The Business of Writing" by TC Editor Stephanie Lenz (Baker).

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November 15, 2010 | Writing Frontiers: Steampunk

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Writing Frontiers: Steampunk" by TC Editor Lisa Olson (Boots).

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October 16, 2010 | Non-Fiction Book Writing Part II

October's Absolute Blank article is "Non-Fiction Book Writing Seems Fun!
Part II: Trying to Find a Fiancé" by TC Forum Host Faith Watson.

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September 15, 2010 | Interview with Richard Castle

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Storming the Castle: Interview with Richard Castle" by TC Editor Amanda Marlowe.

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April 20, 2010 | April AB: Sell First, Write Later?

April's Absolute Blank article is "Sell First, Write Later? Non-Fiction Book Writing Seems Like Fun!" by TC Forum Host Faith Watson.

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September 15, 2009 | A Guide to Acquiring a Literary Agent

September's Absolute Blank article is "Finding Your Fairy Godmother: A Guide to Acquiring a Literary Agent" by Guest Author Seanan McGuire.

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August 18, 2009 | Writer's Glossary, Part II

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Writer's Glossary, Part II: Genres, Subgenres and Supergenres" by TC Editor Stephanie Lenz (Baker).

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June 16, 2009 | Everything Writers Need to Know about Twitter!

June's Absolute Blank article is "Twitter, Tweet, Twits: How the Hottest Social Media Platform Helps Writers" by TC Guest Author Kristin Baxter.

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May 15, 2009 | Writer's Glossary

This month's Absolute Blank article is Writer's Glossary Part 1: Elements of Fiction Construction by TC Editor Stephanie Lenz (Baker).

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April 18, 2009 | Query Article Update

TC Editor Stephanie Lenz (Baker) has updated her article "The short, sweet guide to writing query letters" with new information on e-queries. Click here for the update.

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April 17, 2009 | Tools for the Modern Writer

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Finding the Perfect Pencil: Tools for the Modern Writer" by TC Editor Theryn Fleming (Beaver).

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March 15, 2009 | Plot + Emotional Journey

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Plot + Emotional Journey = Good Story Structure" by TC Editor Amanda Marlowe (The Bellman).

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February 14, 2009 | How to Write an Original Love Poem

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Love is a Many Clichéd Thing: How to Write an Original Love Poem" by TC Host Faith Watson (fmwrites).

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January 15, 2009 | Rewriting & Novel Workshops

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Rewriting a Novel: or What's This About Writing Workshops?" by TC Editor Ana George.

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December 23, 2008 | Best Advice, Worst Advice

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Best Advice, Worst Advice: Why Good Writing Advice is Sometimes Bad" by TC Editor Theryn Fleming (Beaver).

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November 25, 2008 | Writing About Real-Life Conflict and Tragedy

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Write Through This: Strategies for Writing About Real-Life Conflict and Tragedy" by TC Editor Theryn Fleming (Beaver).

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October 15, 2008 | Building a Strong Brand

This month's Absolute Blank article is Part II of "What Brand of Writer Are You?" by TC Host Faith Watson.

Part I is here.

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September 16, 2008 | Writing Erotica

This month's Absolute Blank article is "The Virgin Page: A Peek at Writing Erotica" by TC Editor Stephanie Lenz (Baker).

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August 18, 2008 | What Brand of Writer Are You?

This month's Absolute Blank article is "What Brand of Writer Are You?" by TC Host Faith Watson (fmwrites).

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July 15, 2008 | All About Writers Conferences

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Your First Writers Conference: A Guided Tour" by Guest Author Kristin Baxter.

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June 20, 2008 | Atmospheric Control

This month's Absolute Blank article is Atmospheric Control by TC Editor Lisa Olson.

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May 15, 2008 | Writing as a Not-So-Solitary Pursuit

This month's Absolute Blank article is Writing as a Not-So-Solitary Pursuit: Ye Olde Guide to Wryting Groupes by TC Editor Stephanie Lenz (Baker)

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April 16, 2008 | Should Writing be a Job?

April's Absolute Blank article is "All in a Day's Work: Should Writing be a Job?" by TC Editor Erin Nappe (Billiard).

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March 17, 2008 | Show and Tell

This month's Absolute Blank article is Show and Tell 101 by TC Editor Amanda Marlowe (The Bellman).

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February 19, 2008 | Poetry 202

This month's Absolute Blank article is Poetry 202: Sight & Sound by TC Editor Theryn Fleming (Beaver).

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January 15, 2008 | Resolve to Evolve!

This month's Absolute Blank article is Resolve to Evolve as a Writer by TC Forum Host Faith Watson (fmwrites).

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December 18, 2007 | Term Paper Tips

December's AB article is Tips for Writing a Term Paper by TC Editor Theryn Fleming (Beaver).

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November 15, 2007 | Nobody's Perfect

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Nobody's Perfect: Shortcuts for Creating Imperfect Characters" by TC Editor Stephanie Lenz.

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October 15, 2007 | Ready, Set, Write!

Get ready for National Novel Writing Month (just 15 days to go!) by reading this month's Absolute Blank article, "Surviving NaNoWriMo," by TC Editor Erin Nappe (Billiard).

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September 15, 2007 | Interview with Trenton Lee Stewart

This month's Absolute Blank article is an "Interview with Trenton Lee Stewart, Author of The Mysterious Benedict Society" by TC Editor Mollie Savage (Bonnets).

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August 15, 2007 | TC Editor Makes Good

This month's Absolute Blank article is A Surreal Life: Interview with Stephen W. Simpson by TC Editor Theryn Fleming (Beaver).

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July 15, 2007 | So, What Do You Do?

When someone asks what you do, do you tell them about your day job, or do you say, "I'm a writer."?

This month's Absolute Blank article is Writing: Career or Hobby? by TC Editor Lisa Olson (Boots).

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June 15, 2007 | Low-Residency vs. Traditional MFAs

This month's Absolute Blank article is Home Team or Away? The Low-Residency vs. Traditional M.F.A. by TC Forum Host Jim Walke (jaywalke).

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May 16, 2007 | Drunken Comic Book Monkeys

This month's Absolute Blank article is an Interview with Brian Koscienski and Chris Pisano, The Drunken Comic Book Monkeys by TC Editor Stephanie Lenz (Baker).

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April 15, 2007 | More than Just the Facts, Ma'am

This month's Absolute Blank article is "More than Just the Facts, Ma'am" by TC Editor Amanda Marlowe.

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March 16, 2007 | Writer's Toolbox

This month's Absolute Blank article is Books for the Writer's Toolbox: A Guide to Grammar and Style Manuals by TC Editor Erin Nappe.

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February 16, 2007 | From Blog to Book

This month's article is Au Paris: From Blog to Book by TC Editor Mollie Savage (Bonnets) about Rachel Spencer's wild ride from nanny to blogger to book author.

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January 16, 2007 | Writers Can Be Happy!

This month's Absolute Blank article is Dash Your Dreams: A Guide to Finding Happiness as a Writer by TC Editor Theryn Fleming (Beaver).

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December 15, 2006 | Adding Bells & Whistles to Your Writing

This month at Absolute Blank, TC Editor Stephanie Lenz (Baker) shows you how to add Bells & Whistles to your writing.

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November 16, 2006 | Query Letter Tips

This month at Absolute Blank, check out TC Editor Erin Nappe's query letter tips: Submit to Me! A quick guide to help you avoid annoying the editors.

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October 18, 2006 | NaNoWriMo Warm-up

This month at Absolute Blank, TC Editor Ana George writes about taking on the NaNoWriMo challenge. Read A Novel in a Month? Am I Crazy?

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September 15, 2006 | Summer Camp

In September's Absolute Blank article, TC Host Jim Walke (jaywalke) writes about his experience at the West Virginia Writers' Workshop this summer.

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August 16, 2006 | How NOT to Write an Article

This month at Absolute Blank, TC Editor Lisa Olson writes about her tribulations writing this month's article.

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July 14, 2006 | Interview With Kevin Brockmeier

This month at Absolute Blank, TC Editor Mollie Savage (Bonnets) interviews author Kevin Brockmeier.

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June 15, 2006 | What Do Vampires & Romance have in common?

This month at Absolute Blank, TC Editor Erin Nappe (Billiard) interviews MaryJanice Davidson, the prolific author of the "Undead" series.

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May 16, 2006 | Writing Flash Fiction

This month at Absolute Blank, TC Editor Stephanie Lenz (Baker) interviews Brevity editor Dinty Moore.

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April 18, 2006 | 21 Tips for Writing an Article Fast

This month at Absolute Blank, TC Editor Theryn Fleming (Beaver) shares some tips for writing an article when you're unexpectedly called upon.

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March 15, 2006 | Absolute Blank: The "P" Word

The Absolute Blank article for March is "The 'P' Word" by Amanda Marlowe (The Bellman). What's the "P" Word? Read the article and find out!

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February 15, 2006 | The Writer's Notebook

This month's Absolute Blank article is "The Writer's Notebook" by TC Host J. Walke (jaywalke).

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January 18, 2006 | Pique-a-Boo-Boo

This month at Absolute Blank, TC Editor Theryn Fleming (Beaver) sorts out some commonly confused words.

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December 17, 2005 | Q & A With the Editors

This month at Absolute Blank, TC Editor Stephanie Lenz (Baker) has coordinated a question and answer session with all the current TC Editors.

Have a question that wasn't answered? Ask us at the forums.

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November 20, 2005 | Ever wondered what POD stands for?

This month at Absolute Blank, TC Editors Baker and Beaver give you the scoop on the connection between "Publishing and Print-on-Demand."

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October 14, 2005 | Escape the Slush Pile!

This month at Absolute Blank, TC Editor Erin Nappe (Billiard) serves up 5 Quick Tips for Getting Your Story Published. Erin recently had a short story published in Woman's World so she knows what she's talking about!

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September 19, 2005 | Writing True Stories

In September's Absolute Blank article, TC Editor Theryn Fleming (Beaver) discusses the risks and rewards of writing about your own life.

A big thank you to the bloggers who assisted Beaver with this article.

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August 17, 2005 | Thinking About Entering a Contest?

This month's Absolute Blank article is "Five Quick Tips for Entering Contests" by TC Editor Stephanie Lenz (Baker).

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July 15, 2005 | Timing Is Everything

This month at Absolute Blank, TC Editor Lisa Olson (Boots) writes about pacing your fiction so the timing is just right.

In writing, timing can be critical. If your story goes too fast, your readers could miss important details. If your story goes too slow, your readers could become bored and put the book away. Keep your writing balanced and you'll keep your readers interested.

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June 15, 2005 | Copyright 101

June's Absolute Blank article is an introduction to copyright by TC Editor Theryn Fleming (Beaver).

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May 15, 2005 | Been There, Zine That

This month at Absolute Blank, TC Editor Stephanie Lenz (Baker) shows you how to create your own zine.

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April 15, 2005 | A Fresh Take on Plot

This month at Absolute Blank, TC Editor Amanda Marlowe (The Bellman) writes about her struggles with plot.

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March 15, 2005 | Showcase Your Work

This month at Absolute Blank, TC Editor Stephanie Lenz (Baker) shows you how to create an online writing portfolio.

Be sure to also check out A Pen In Each Hand for a portfolio template and template for creating your own artist's statement.

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February 15, 2005 | Public Speaking for Writers

Does the idea of reading your work in public cause your knees to shake? Then February's Absolute Blank article by guest author Melissa A. Muro is for you.

If you enjoy "Shining at Book Readings," you may also want to check out Melissa's "10 Secrets of a Synopsis That Sells."

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January 16, 2005 | Putting It All Together

This month's AB article is a retrospective all the past Absolute Blank articles. So if you've been wondering exactly what's in the archives, but haven't had a chance to check them out, this is the article for you!

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December 15, 2004 | Seven Writer Resolutions

This month at Absolute Blank, just in time to start off the New Year on the right foot, we bring you Seven Writer Resolutions by TC Editor Stephanie "Baker" Lenz.

Happy Holidays!

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November 15, 2004 | It's about quantity, not quality

This month at Absolute Blank, TC Editor Erin L. Nappe (Billiard) writes about participating in National Novel Writing Month ... Hey, wait a minute! Shouldn't she be working on her NaNovel? Shh, if you don't tell, we won't. Keep on typing, Erin!

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October 15, 2004 | Are You Procrastinating?

Well, then. Head on over to Absolute Blank and read October's article, "Procrastinating With Purpose" by TC Editor Stephanie "Baker" Lenz. You might find you're being more productive than you think!

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September 15, 2004 | Starting Will Always Be Hard

This month's Absolute Blank article is about transferable skills, courtesy of TC Editor Theryn Fleming (Beaver).

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August 15, 2004 | Textured Descriptions

This month TC editor Amanda Marlowe (The Bellman) writes about textured descriptions at Absolute Blank.

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July 15, 2004 | A Grammar Guide

This month's Absolute Blank article is 12 More Quick Fixes... by TC editor Theryn Fleming (Beaver).

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June 15, 2004 | Unblock Thyself

This month TC Editor Lisa Olson (Boots) muses about writer's block at Absolute Blank.

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May 15, 2004 | All About Blogging

This month TC Editor Stephanie Lenz (Baker) writes about blogging at Absolute Blank.

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April 15, 2004 | Interview with Wendy Corsi Staub

This month's Absolute Blank article is an interview with author Wendy Corsi Staub by TC editor Erin L. Nappe (Billiard).

After you read the article, check out the new exercise at A Pen in Each Hand.

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March 15, 2004 | Secrets Of A Synopsis

This month's Absolute Blank article is "10 Secrets Of A Synopsis That Sells" by guest writer Melissa Muro, a TC reader.

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