Charlotte Rains Dixon

Promptitude: Photo Edition

It's been awhile since I've given you a prompt in my ongoing Promptitude series, and earlier this weekend I had a brainstorm. (That said brainstorm was on Saturday morning and i'ts now Sunday evening and I'm finally getting around to posting gives you some idea of how busy this weekend has been.) So here's the […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 14 years ago11/03/2015

Contests

Writing Contest Winner Announced!

Okay, it wasn't exactly a writing contest, though you did have to write a comment. But, somehow that headline sounded better than anything else I could come up with. So, are you ready to know the winner? Drum roll, please….. Every time I hear that phrase I think of the scene in the movie National […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 14 years ago11/03/2015

Goals

Three Powerful Words for an Amazing New Year

It's a little bit of a thing to come up with words for the year. Christine Kane chooses one word to live by. Chris Brogan chooses three. And since I'm a bit of a lush, and always seem to want more, I go along with Chris and opt to choose three. Last year I chose […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 14 years ago11/03/2015

Contests

Writerly Gifts, Week Two

Last week, I gave away a journal in which to write your brilliant ideas, plots, character arcs and stories. Now you need something with which to write those wonderful bits. And so, behold: a set of disposable fountain pens. I love these pens. They have the feel of a fine fountain pen, yet you don't […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 14 years ago11/03/2015

Contests

And The Winner Is….

Drum roll, please…. The winner of the first December giveaway is…. Nicole Wolverton! Congratulations, Nicole. Email (charlotte@charlotterainsdixon.com) me an address to which I can mail the Moleskine (it will be coming directly from Amazon). Thanks for all of you who participated and be sure to check in next Monday for the new contest. ***I chose […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 14 years ago11/03/2015

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He’s Here!

So sorry to have left you all hanging on Wednesday after my last post about my daughter being in labor, but having a baby is serious business that takes the intense concentration of many people, (most notably the Mom) and there hasn't been time to write until now. My beautiful grandson, Henry Rains Hopman, arrived […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 14 years ago11/03/2015

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New Life

I've been working on a blog post this morning, but won't have time to post it. My daughter is in labor and I'm heading to the hospital. Think good thoughts and send prayers, please!

Charlotte Rains Dixon 14 years ago11/03/2015

Contests Giveaways Journal Writing

A Month of Giveaways for Writers!

It's December, I'm in a holiday mood (my Christmas tree is already up and I'm in the process of finishing the decorating) so I've decided to give things away. Not just once, but four times. Here's how its going to work: on Monday, I'll announce the prize and ask a question related to writing. You […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 14 years ago11/03/2015

Clarity

How Many Projects Should Writers Focus on at a Time?

Lately I've been cursed blessed with an abundance of ideas. I've got viable ideas for three mainstream novels and at least six ideas for novels to write in a new genre I'd like to experiment with a bit. As a professional writer, I'm accustomed to juggling projects. I'll often have an ongoing ghostwriting project (just […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 14 years ago11/03/2015

Classes Coaching

Save a Bunch on Services and Classes: Announcing a Thanksgiving Sale!

NOTE: The sale is over, but you can still access all these classes and services on their individual pages. Give the gift of creativity this Christmas, either to yourself or someone else. In the United States, Thursday is Thanksgiving, when we eat turkey and count our blessings. I'm grateful for you–my loyal readers. In honor […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 14 years ago11/03/2015

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