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Mynx Writes

 Marie Patchen ― http://mynxwrites.blogspot.com

The adventures of a self-proclaimed procrastination expert, future librarian, and aspiring novelist who moonlights as a Grammar Nazi. Her Muse is currently AWOL.

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Listed: Oct 6, 2011

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Working in the World of Words By Melanie Saxton

Working in the World of Words By Melanie Saxton

Mynx Writes ― Melanie SaxtonI remember as a little girl how those brightly colored refrigerator magnets beckoned, tempting me to figure out the alphabet. Sure, I loved dolls and stuffed animals as well, but always seemed to set them up in a classroom to "teach"...

Marie Patchen ― 8 Feb, 12

I Am a Writer: A Guest Post by Alexander Diakonis

I Am a Writer: A Guest Post by Alexander Diakonis

Mynx Writes ― Alex DiakonisI am a writer. After all the years I have tried different things: soldier; linguist; cyclist; barista and more, it feels good to say that I have finally accepted what and who I really am. ∙ People can go their whole life not...

Tags: Imagination, Creativity, Guest Posts, #NaNoWriMo, Memories, Blogging

Marie Patchen ― 18 Jan, 12

12 Steps For Fostering Your Creativity: Weekend Workshop 1

12 Steps For Fostering Your Creativity: Weekend Workshop 1

Mynx Writes ― SARK isn't exactly a Muse, but she puts mine to shame.When I was a teenager, I found this poster by SARK in a Toronto mall and immediately fell in love. I took it home, gave it a place of honor on my bedroom wall, and made it a point to read it ...

Tags: Self-help, Imagination, Creativity, Tutorials, 12 Step Programs, Writing Prompts

Marie Patchen ― 13 Jan, 12

The ABC's of Writing: A Guest Post From Leif G.S. Notae

The ABC's of Writing: A Guest Post From Leif G.S. Notae

Mynx Writes ― Greetings and hello from the land of tomorrow! ∙ *looks off camera, clearly confused* ∙ What? You want me to say what now? You sure this isn’t the sci-fi and beer drinkers biannual Spock and Ale convention? Oh dear. ∙ *throws...

Tags: Writers, Imagination, Guest Posts, Creativity, Memories, Inspiration

Marie Patchen ― 11 Jan, 12

12 Steps to Becoming a Better Writer (and Blogger) - Introducing the Mynx Writes Weekend Workshop

12 Steps to Becoming a Better Writer (and Blogger) - Introducing the Mynx Writes Weekend Workshop

Mynx Writes ― Writing and blogging is an addiction. ∙ Admit it - if you write or blog - you are addicted to it. It's your drug of choice, and you'd probably give up breathing before you put away your pen and paper or your laptop and bid adieu to the...

Tags: Imagination, Creativity, Procrastination, Tutorials, Writing Prompts, Blogging

Marie Patchen ― 6 Jan, 12

My Journey to the Bestseller List: A Guest Post by Renée Pawlish

My Journey to the Bestseller List: A Guest Post by Renée Pawlish

Mynx Writes ― I have been a writer for almost twenty years. By writer, I mean someone who has penned numerous stories and novels, but never had anything published. In 2006 I got tired of hearing from agents that my novel, Nephiim Genesis of Evil was a great...

Tags: Fantasy Fiction, Imagination, Guest Posts, Books, Memories, Blogging

Marie Patchen ― 4 Jan, 12

Six resolutions to revolutionize your writing (and your blog) for 2012

Six resolutions to revolutionize your writing (and your blog) for 2012

Mynx Writes ― I'm not one to make New Year's resolutions. The only resolution I've ever successfully kept is not to make resolutions in the first place. That way, I never disappoint myself. ∙ But, if you want to do something with your writing and ...

Tags: Self-help, Social Networking, Imagination, New Year's Resolutions, Knowledge, #NaNoWriMo

Marie Patchen ― 2 Jan, 12

Tommyknockers - What every writer wishes they had

Mynx Writes ― Insomnia. ∙ It creeps up on you and doesn't let you go. ∙ One minute you're so tired that you can't keep your eyes open, and the next minute your brain is on overdrive and you're still so tired that you can't keep your eyes open....

Tags: Dragon Naturally Speaking, Creativity, Librarians, Tommyknockers, Memories, Books

Marie Patchen ― 29 Dec, 11

Killer Christmas Fudge

Killer Christmas Fudge

Mynx Writes ― Heaven in a panAt Crafty Bitch Headquarters, it wouldn't be Christmas without the fudge. The awesome, killer, Hershey's chocolatey fudge that mom has made every year for as long as I can remember. Sounds good, doesn't it? ∙ This recipe ...

Tags: Fudge, Yummy, Friends, Family, Holidays, Christmas

Marie Patchen ― 24 Dec, 11

Mynx’s Fabulously Simple Holiday Cheese Ball Recipe

Mynx Writes ― Last Saturday, some fabulous bloggers brought you the 12 Blogs of Christmas. I've had a lot of requests for the recipe of the cheese ball that I shared at Amberr Meadow's 12 Blogs of Christmas: Tasty Traditions and so today, I've posted it here....

Tags: Cheese Ball, 12 Blogs Of Christmas, Yummy, Memories, Friends, Family

Marie Patchen ― 22 Dec, 11

12 Blogs of Christmas - Cartoon Classics

12 Blogs of Christmas - Cartoon Classics

Mynx Writes ― Welcome to the 12 Blogs of Christmas! Some of my favorite bloggers and I got together this year to bring you 12 blogs filled with holiday magic and cheer, so be sure to visit everyone, and enjoy this installment of the 12 Blogs of Christmas:...

Tags: Cookies, Drinks, Movies, Faux Pas, Cartoons, Memories

Marie Patchen ― 17 Dec, 11

Tweaking Blogger - Adding a StumbleUpon button

Tweaking Blogger - Adding a StumbleUpon button

Mynx Writes ― I'm going to preface this blog by saying that I think that the basic social media sharing options on Blogger are great, but they are a far cry from covering all of the options available for sharing your blog posts. ∙ So, what do you do when...

Tags: Self-help, DIY, Tutorials, Templates, Blogging, HTML

Marie Patchen ― 7 Dec, 11

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