The 100 Day Writing Challenge
Write 100 words for 100 consecutive days. This was the challenge on one of my writing groups, and my first thought was: I’ve got this....
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Christine Bernard
Sep 26, 20232 min read
The etymology of the word shampoo
ShamPOO? POO? I remember laughing at this word when I was a kid, and now, as a mum to a four year old, it's happening all over. "Poo?" he...
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Christine Bernard
Aug 22, 20233 min read
What Length Should Your Books Be?
When it comes to book lengths and word counts, writers often spend far too much time worried about how long their books should be. When...
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Christine Bernard
May 19, 20232 min read
10 Of The Most Heartbreaking Book Quotes Ever
Have you ever cried while reading a book? I have, many times. There’s just something about a gut-wrenching book that stays with you...
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Christine Bernard
Apr 21, 20232 min read
Avoid These 5 Blogging Mistakes
Do you want to get more traffic to your website? Avoide these five blogging mistakes. 1. You Don’t Know Your Audience This is not just...
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Christine Bernard
Apr 14, 20232 min read
10 Funny Words To Add To Your Vocabulary
The funniest words to say out loud, and what they mean. I love words. They have the power to make you smile, laugh, cry, and think. And...
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Christine Bernard
Apr 11, 20232 min read
How to Create a Freelance Writer Portfolio with No Experience
It can be done! This is a dilemma all new writers face. You need a writing portfolio in order to get a job, but in order to create one,...
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Christine Bernard
Feb 22, 20232 min read
Small Business Owners — What’s Your Thing?
Does your website reflect your niche? Are you a small business owner? If so, what’s your thing? We all have one. Maybe you’re a dog...
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Christine Bernard
Feb 21, 20232 min read
How Good Are You At Trivia?
The etymology of the word trivia Do you consider yourself to be a trivia king / queen? Are you someone who collects facts in the way...
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Christine Bernard
Feb 9, 20231 min read
Avocados Do Look Like Testicles
The etymology of the word avocado First off, I want to say sorry. You might never look at avocados the same way. I know I won’t. I wrote...
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Christine Bernard
Feb 9, 20231 min read
We’re All A Little Bonkers In Here
The etymology of the word bonkers I wrote an article on the etymology of the word Tomfoolery. I love that word and wanted to know a...
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Christine Bernard
Feb 9, 20231 min read
Tomfoolery — Just Who Was Tom?
A little bit of etymology on my favourite word Do you have a favourite word? I’ve always loved TOMFOOLERY. For its meaning. For the way...
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Christine Bernard
Feb 7, 20233 min read
3 Reasons Authors Need A Copywriter
Just because you know how to write a book, doesn’t mean you know how to sell it. What’s an author good at? Writing books, of course. But...
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Christine Bernard
Feb 1, 20232 min read
The Right Way To Set Goals
Don’t just set goals. Achieve them January starts the same for most. There’s a feeling that ‘this year things are going to be different’....
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Christine Bernard
Feb 1, 20232 min read
How To Go From Writer to Author
There’s nothing better than the feeling of holding your own book in your hands I heard recently that a poll was done asking writers what...
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