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We're a pair of pretty talented writers, if we do say so ourselves. All business inquiries should be sent to this blog's official email address, coffeecupsandcursors@gmail.com. If you're looking for one of us in particular, put MEGAN or JESSICA in the subject line.

What Megan Offers

Megan has recently dipped her toes into transcribing. She's also a freelance writer who would love to write blog posts for you.

What Jessica Offers

Jessica is a freelance camera assistant in her life outside writing. She's also an editor and beta reader for Scripts, Fantasy, Cozy Mystery, SciFi, Paranormal, Historical, and YA.

What is Readercoin?

Haven’t so many of us wished to get paid to read? Readercoin seems to be the answer to those prayers. Readercoin is a new app that lets you earn its eponymous cryptocurrency by listening to and reading books. I'm so enamored with this app that I just had to share it with you all. It's perfect for someone like me, who has a demanding schedule and little time to read for pleasure. Cryptocurrency? You know, like Bitcoin, except this isn't Bitcoin. It's a currency that's generated by the time you spend reading and listening. I am not, nor do I pretend to be, an expert on how it works. I refer you to the FAQs for that. What I can tell you cryptocurrency can be exchanged for rewards like Amazon gift cards or PayPal at a usual exchange rate of 1,000 Readercoins for one US dollar. For most people, that's probably just as good as cash (and it's almost definitely the closest as you're ever going to get). You also have the option of donating your R...

7 Local Places to Plan a Writer’s Retreat

When you’re looking for a local place to write, you might just say that you could go to the coffee shop. After all, they’re easy to find and most are set up for writers to spend hours on end there. But sometimes you want to get a change of scenery and explore something different. Changing locations can help you when you get writer’s block or it could give you some new inspiration. So if you find yourself looking for a new or unexpected place to write during Camp NaNo, here are seven other local spots you can venture. Local Spots: Libraries Bookstores Hotels Friend’s house Nature spots Malls Aquarium, zoo, museums, historical sites, local attractions Libraries Most libraries have tables and chairs that you can work in. Some have computers that you can use if you’re a cardholder. Some even have power if you opt to bring a laptop. Libraries are quiet and most people won’t try to bother you while you write. Most you can have access to wifi as you work. Best of all, t...

A Realistic (Lazy) Guide to Plotto

If you're asking yourself what kind of foreign cuisine plotto might be, you're on the wrong blog, buddy. Plotto is a book written by William Wallace Cook, of deforesting-Canada fame. He concocted a formula for plot, wrote a book about it, and now it's super confusing to read. Don't get me wrong. You could totally read the in the front of the book instructions very thoroughly and understand what's going on. But who has that kind of time? Also, since when is following instructions any fun? Let's Mix It up a Little But before we do any mixing up, you'll need a copy of Plotto . My paperback copy was a whopping $18.95 USD I didn't have to pay because it was a birthday present. If you want a tangible book , you can definitely find it on Amazon. If you're cool with a digital copy, however, you can get it for absolutely free . Bonus: it's searchable. I definitely recommend having access to both. The first thing you'll notice once you...

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