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Author Archives: Betsy Norman
Down “Write” Funny – Dad’s Blarney Stone
In honor of all dads this Father’s Day, I’m posting an old story I found while cleaning out my file cabinet. This childhood memory was published years ago in a long-defunct zine. The writing isn’t as polished as it should be, but … Continue reading
Posted in Blarney Stone, Down Write Funny, Happy Father's Day, humor, Ireland, Irish, parenting, wisconsin
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Down “Write” Funny – Where Do Babies Come From?
Writers refer to their WIPs as “babies.” I mailed my baby out today. I sold my baby! An agent told me my baby was ugly. If you’re a writer, you understood every single one of those sentences. If not, … Continue reading
Posted in #proudmama, babies, coffee, Down Write Funny, gestation, humor, labor, mai tai, motivation, parenting, stork, WIP, wisconsin, writing
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Down “Write” Funny – Cleaning Out the Pyramids
So, since the decision to make the big move, I’ve been rampaging through my closets and tossing anything that doesn’t make the “Do I really want to pack this?” cut. This has resulted in six trips so far donating bags … Continue reading
Posted in curb, Death Cough, Down Write Funny, editing, funny, humor, landfill, Luxor, motivation, packing, patookies, Pyramid, soap, spawn, St. Vincent, The Doobie Couch, writing
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Down “Write” Funny – Whoopie Wednesday!
I’ve had so many people share this recipe with me from cookiesandcups.com that I feel compelled to share it with my whoopee-lovin’ readers. I haven’t made this simple and delicious looking recipe yet, but I hope to soon! Enjoy! And … Continue reading
Down “Write” Funny – Opportunity Knocks
How often does Opportunity knock? Real. Tangible. Life-changing Opportunity? Once. Twice. At least. A dozen times if you’re lucky. What is Opportunity? In the writing community it could be The Call. A multi-book contract. An agent offers rep. NYT Bestseller! In … Continue reading
Posted in Down Write Funny, funny, humor, karma, motivation, opportunity, wisconsin, writing
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Down “Write” Funny – Brain Storm
Take a look at this picture: Isn’t it awesome? Brilliant? Awe inspiring? Hubby and I had gone for a walk the other night and then rewarded ourselves at Dairy Queen by eating three times the amount of calories burned. When … Continue reading
Posted in Brainstormers, Down Write Funny, motivation, writing
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Down “Write” Funny – #WIPcrack Wednesday – Life Support
So, I’ve been gone. We covered that. Move along. I’m not one to go too deep or personal, so let’s just say life happened while my writing sat patiently and waited, and now I’m back. Plus, I am surrounded by … Continue reading
Posted in #WIPcrack, Brainstormers, Characterization, Down Write Funny, mentorship, writing
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The Return of Whoopie Wednesday
*Vigorously shakes dust bunnies off the blog* I’m gonna give this another go, folks. Best to ease into it, so I’ll start simple and return to my roots. Whoopies! (And, of course, Writing, so stay tuned!) But first, we’ll start with the return … Continue reading
Posted in chocolate, Down Write Funny, whoopie, wisconsin, writing
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Betsy Norman 