Topic: “Free Writing.” Okay, write for 5 – 10 minutes. Now. This exercise was inspired by Julia Cameron (The Artist’s Way, The Vein of Gold, The Right to Write), who emphasizes the importance of Free Writing in her teachings. She will be appearing on a special episode of Film Courage with Karen Worden & David [...]
Congratulations to Aaron Sorkin, Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar winner for The Social Network, and David Seidler, who won Best Original Screenplay Academy Award for The King’s Speech! You can read my coverage of Film Independent’s 26th Annual Spirit Awards here. What was your favorite film of 2010? Why? Email to Debra@WriteOnOnline.com by 2/28 and you [...]
It’s a cold day in Santa Monica, when that “four-letter word” is the most commonly used by the winners of the Film Independent Spirit Award. You’ve just won a Spirit Award, how do you feel? “F’ing cold,” said Darren Aronofsky, who had won the Award for Best Director for Black Swan. “That pretty much sums [...]
Since this month’s contest is Excuses, I figure what better time to post Procrastination Solutions. Here are a few things you can try to slay the procrastination monster: 1. Make your computer distraction-proof. Turn off the wi-fi, log off of your social networking sites, and check your email later in the day … or at [...]
Please take a few minutes to toot your own horn. Share your favorite personal and professional accomplishments from 2010 in the comments section. Then, scoot on over to the 2011 Goals Page and share those, as well! Happy New Year! May 2011 be your best year yet. Write On!
Tis the season for sharing, so here’s a list of the member sites/blogs, posted on the Write On! Online FB page. If you missed out on posting, feel free to add your site in the comments! Thanks! Angela Archer P.i. Barrington and Twittter Gloria Baer Bostic Website and Blog Jeanne Veillette Bowerman J Blair Brown Kathryn [...]
Every Friday, I post a new writing prompt aka Purple Pencil Adventure on my site for young writers. Since writing is a skill that can and should be developed at a young age, these writing exercises for kids of all ages are designed to inspire creativity. They also confirm my firm belief that ideas are [...]
I am a big fan of goals: the importance of setting and achieving them. One of my goals is to make Write On! Online the largest worldwide support group for writers of all formats, genres, and levels of experience. It’s essential for writers to tackle different forms; that’s what makes us better writers. And it’s [...]
Write On! Finding Characters by author Vivian Zabel, Stolen A story or novel must have characters, but where does a writer find unique characters who can bring writing to life? Characters are everywhere! Recently I read a discussion about the difficulty in finding and developing characters in writing. I had to laugh because I nearly [...]
You know what it’s like when you walk in to a place, be it a store, restaurant, or coffee shop and “the energy just isn’t right?” You can’t put your finger on it, but it’s all just wrong. You can’t relax, are unable to focus on what you are supposed to be doing in there, and [...]
Debra Eckerling is a professional writer and coach with expertise in feature articles, corporate communications, and public speaking, as well as social media and live networking.
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The leader of Write On!, Debra has been a professional writer for more than 15 years. She has expertise in feature articles, corporate communications, and public speaking. Write On! is a virtual writers support group, which helps writers of all abilities, mediums, and specialties take their projects to the next level.
