Helping Other Writers

The purpose of the Boomers-Write site is to help writers not only learn more about their craft, but also give writers an opportunity to showcase their talents.

Learn about writing genres, how to overcome writer's block, prepare a proper manuscript, synopsis, query letter or book proposal.

Get important writing tips and find out such things as how to find a publisher, self-publish and get an agent. Learn about copyright, book contracts, ISBN number, critiques and collaborating.

Find out why it's so important to have a web site, network with others and learn how to market your books.

But most importantly, come and share your writing. A long list of genres are available for you to add your creativity to. Share your work and receive valuable feedback from others.

Sep 9, 2010, Crime Books

Books about crimes can be found here.

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Sep 9, 2010, Get Published

A place for writers to get all the information they need to get their work published, including publishing options, manuscript form, collaborating, query letters, critiques, book proposals, copyright

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Sep 9, 2010, The R.I.D.G.E. Team’s first Investigation – Part 2

The newly formed R.I.D.G.E. Team (http://www.theridgeteam.ca) (The Researching, Investigating and Debunking Ghostly Encounters Team) in Hamilton, Ontario

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Sep 9, 2010, New Hamilton Team to investigate the Unknown – Part 1

The R.I.D.G.E. Team (http://www.theridgeteam.ca) (Researching, Investigating and Debunking Ghostly Encounters Team) is a new ghost hunters and paranormal

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Sep 9, 2010, The Rooms at the End of the Hall

Since my Mother started her journey with brain cancer in the middle of January this year, she has been a patient in three different hospitals; one for

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Aug 5, 2010, March Newsletter

The March issue of Glimpses of the Paranormal can be found here.

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Aug 5, 2010, Boomers Write

A writing site for those over 50, with all genres, writing information and tips, a place to post.

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Aug 5, 2010, Harriette J. Schwartz

Interview of writer and author Harriette J. Schwartz.

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Aug 5, 2010, Favorite Links

See our list of favorite sites.

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Aug 5, 2010, Autobiography

Learn what you need to know to write an autobiography.

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Jun 25, 2010, Poem on Unemployment

Unwanted Intellect Everyday he sits in his cave and watches in amazement At the world as it goes on in circles of debasement He feels

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Jun 25, 2010, My Boss

I want to share my complaint about my boss. I am a Security Officier and today my boss yells at me for no reason. He is on med's and served in the Army,

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Jun 25, 2010, DRIVERS IN IL

Drivers in IL are crazy. It doesn't matter the weather either. What Planet Do You Live ON. It is not Earth. You live on cell phones, PDA's, Loud Music,

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Jun 25, 2010, The Ten Commandments of Getting Organized Today

I. The Ten Commandments: The Simple Way to Organize Your Household A. The First Commandment You must not have other plans or possible distractions.

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Jun 4, 2010, My Computer

omygod, a complaint department. for real I suppose now overwhelmed and not knowing exactly where to begin . . I have compiled a long list of things I

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Jun 4, 2010, Book Review – Above Top Secret

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Jun 4, 2010, A Case Against Coincidence

Is there really such a thing as coincidence, or does everything happen for a reason? I truly believe there is a reason for every place we go and

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Jun 4, 2010, Pyramid Power

By Psychic-Magic contributor T. R. Jackson Is there any truth to “pyramid power”? Does the shape, size and/or orientation of the structure imbue it with

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Jun 4, 2010, Colors & Chakras

By Psychic-Magic Contributor Aly Shepherd Colors are important in our lives; perhaps more important than we realize. Colors have meaning, and we can better

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Jun 4, 2010, Out of Body Experiences

By Psychic-Magic contributor MK Romero OBE stands for Out of Body Experience. What is an OBE? It’s when your consciousness leaves your body and hovers

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Jun 4, 2010, Manifesting: Where Your Attention Goes Your Energy Flows

There’s a lot of talk about manifesting. The DVDs The Secret and What the (Bleep) Do We Know tell us that we can manifest whatever we want in life: a successful

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Jun 4, 2010, Self-Fulfilling Prophecy/Critical Mass

By Psychic-Magic contributor Frank D'Arcy Whenever some major event takes place, there are people who find a “prophecy” that predicted it. I wonder, however,

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Jun 4, 2010, Possessed by Spirits of the Dead? – Part 4

Swedish physician, psychologist and paranormal researcher, Dr. Carl Wickland (1861-1945) became the first medically trained person to view mental illness

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Jun 4, 2010, What is Possession?

The idea of possession whereby a demon takes over a person’s body goes back to ancient Mesopotamia when people believed spirits brought all forms of physical

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Jun 4, 2010, History of Demons and Possession – Part 2

Today we know that people of nearly every culture on Earth believe in some kind of evil entity. In India, the Hindus call the demons Asuras and in ancient

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Jun 4, 2010, Devil Comes to Challenge my Faith - Part 1

One early morning back in 1994, I sat at my bedroom mirror in my Flamborough, Ontario (now a part of the City of Hamilton) home applying my makeup. I’d

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Jun 4, 2010, Old Shopping Mall had its own Ghost

When the Paranormal Hauntingsp,/a> team was called to investigate a haunting at a local Hamilton, Ontario shopping mall, they must have wondered how such

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Jun 4, 2010, Witch Lights in Forest at Six Nations Reserve - Part 2

The CHAPS team has also investigated claims of paranormal activity at the Six Nations Reserve in Oshweken en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohsweken,_Ontario near

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Jun 4, 2010, Ghost Hunters spooked at Haunted Toronto Theater – Part 1

Imagine stepping into a huge theatre like Hamilton Place in Hamilton, Ontario at night – in the dark – alone. Then imagine being in an even larger venue

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Jun 4, 2010, Cord Cutting

By Karen Howard of Psychic Magic Some years ago I learned a “cord cutting” technique I’ve passed on to many of my clients. We are “attached” to one another

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Jun 4, 2010, WHAT DID YOU EXPECT?

From Psychic-Magic staffer Renji Carl Gustav Jung, the psychoanalyst, used the term synchronicity to describe meaningful coincidences. We see it all the

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Jun 4, 2010, ACCURACY OF “PSYCHIC” READINGS

By Psychic-Magic editor Karen Howard I belong to a group called Psychic Business Owners on www.LinkedIn.com. Recently someone named Rene asked the following:

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Jun 4, 2010, Dress your Dog in Style this Summer

With the warmer weather more Toronto dog owners will be taking their pets out for walks in the neighborhood, downtown and at local parks. While they show

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Jun 4, 2010, Toronto offers many Dog Friendly Hotels

Toronto residents or those visiting the city can feel confident knowing there are plenty of places they can stay where their canine friends will be welcomed

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Jun 4, 2010, Is Cocoa Mulch really Toxic to Dogs?

Toronto and Hamilton area dog rescue groups have received an email warning once again about the dangers of cocoa mulch to dogs. But is this garden mulch

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Jun 4, 2010, “Good Bye”

I’ve been saying “Goodbye” a lot lately. To the people and things that led me through the maze of life. The gentle hands that caressed my back though the

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Jun 4, 2010, Unwanted Intellect

Everyday he sits in his cave and watches in amazement At the world as it goes on in circles of debasement He feels the pain of the victims who suffer

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Apr 27, 2010, Newsletter - April 2010

The April 2010 issue of Glimpses of the Paranormal newsletter is here.

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Apr 27, 2010, The Streets Ran Red

It was just after 6 a.m. and the sun was just beginning to rise. The air was still and the quiet calm of the suburban street had a peaceful look about

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Apr 21, 2010, Children's Books

You will find Children's Books here.

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Apr 21, 2010, Children

Things you need to know about writing books for children.

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Apr 21, 2010, Canadian Author sees 6th Book Published

Saga Books of Calgary, AB has just released a sixth book by Canadian author, Martha Jette - a book destined to keep you on the edge of your seat. “After

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Apr 17, 2010, About Me

Learn about author and editor, Martha Jette, who operates the Boomers Write site.

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Apr 17, 2010, Corrie Ten Boom

Who is Corrie (Cornelia) Ten Bloom? She is one of the most inspiring authors and real life survivors of the Nazi prison camps during World War II.

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Apr 17, 2010, Digital Fortress by Dan Brown

Susan Fletcher is to head of (NSA) National Security Agency. Her only goal is to save the Agency that she believe in. Her boyfriend is David Becker.

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Apr 17, 2010, Ghandi's Deadly Sins

• The Ten Commandments of God 1. You shall have no other gods than God the Creator. 2. You shall not make for yourselves idols to worship as gods.

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Apr 17, 2010, 7 Deadly Sins

• Forgive them for they know not what they do. Jesus' words from the cross, asking forgiveness for those who put him to death This phrase, which is supposed

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Apr 17, 2010, Bible Phrases and meaning

Did you know that several phrases that we commonly use in English originated from the Bible? An example is, An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. So,