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My Time with the Press
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I didn’t know much about the University Press or the publication process when I applied for this internship. My insight beforehand was limited to a handful of classes and lectures from guest speakers that spoke a little about publication, and the various steps of getting published. Mostly, I listened to…
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New Intern Spotlight: Ariana Hanshaw
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Hey, readers! My name is Ariana Hanshaw, and I’m an English, Writing, and Publication, major with a Cyber Security minor here at the Dahlonega campus. I’m in my fourth – and hopefully final – year here at UNG, and I’m stoked to be spending it here at the University Press!…
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New Intern spotlight: Caleb Thomason
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Caleb Thomason- Arsenal F.C. fan since boyhood (COYG), hiker of mountains, fascinated by birds, woodwork artisan (wannabe), and Millennial. I love this little town. Going on four years now, Dahlonega has been home to me. Every home has flaws, little imperfections that make it unique, defined by the individuals that…
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What do Publishers Look for in Potential Authors?
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Every writer has the same dream: getting published. For authors who have never been published, the whole notion of publication can be intimidating. Sure, you may be confident in your ideas and writing abilities, but what do others think? The “others” the author has to fret over are those in…
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Does Originality Exist in Fiction, and Can You Attain It?
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“For substantially all ideas are second-hand, consciously and unconsciously drawn from a million outside sources, and daily use by the garnerer with a pride and satisfaction born of the superstition that he originated them.” -Mark Twain As writers, we can all admit to struggling with the challenge of creating a…
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Christmas is Coming: A George R.R. Martin Special
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It’s that time of the year where eager Christmas lovers are beginning to spread the holiday cheer in preparation for St. Nick’s arrival. Shoppers are already anticipating Black Friday’s deals long before the beloved turkey and sweet potato pie are set at the dinner table. Luckily, the great white-bearded man…
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National Novel Writing Month— Are You Up to the Challenge?
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Has there ever been a moment in your life where you have had an insatiable urge to sit down, open your laptop, and begin writing that novel you have been putting off? Well grab yourself a cup of Earl Grey and stop making excuses because now is your chance to…
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Resources for Breast Cancer Patients, Survivors, and their Loved Ones
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“Cancer affects all of us, whether you’re a daughter, mother, sister, friend, coworker, doctor, or patient.” Jennifer Aniston Breast cancer, excluding skin cancer, is the most common cancer among women. In 2012, 224,147 women and 2,125 men were diagnosed with breast cancer. The numbers total to 226,272 lives that were…