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Let Your Manuscript Incubate

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Tim Kane

by Tim Kane Far too many writers (me included) rush from the final draft to publication or submission. It makes no sense. At the time of completion, I know I’m giddy. Overloaded with the magnitude of what I have wrought … Continue reading →

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Layering Flavors in Your Writing

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Tim Kane

I am on an eternal quest to link writing with cooking. If I could simply saute my words over a medium heat, I’m sure I could whip up some splendid prose. I recently attended a cooking class (a gift for … Continue reading →

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The Butter Speaks (How to Cook Up a Terrific Narrative)

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Tim Kane

I have two passions in life: cooking and writing. My mind seeks out connections and I often link my passions together. I wondered if I could identify some key ingredients in prose that, like cooking, were essential to composing a … Continue reading →

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Write Your Story Like a Top Chef and Achieve Unity of Opposites

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Tim Kane

Why am I so addicted to Top Chef? Or, for that matter, any of the reality chef shows like Iron Chef or Chopped? After all, cooking shows have been around forever. This is one of those times where the reality … Continue reading →

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