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
- 2 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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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