What is plagiarism? 1. When you copy someone else's work with your name on it. 2. When you change a few words and make them your own 3. When you steal someone else's idea and turn it into your own. Be aware when you share, copy, or paste, you may be violating these laws. It is always best to get permission before you do either of these things. Below is a link that I posted from Purdue University's online writing center. It is about how you can avoid plagiarism. How to Avoid Plagiarism
I am a creative and historical fiction writer. I am 40 years old, and I live in Houma, Louisiana. I teach middle school in various subjects, but I prefer Social Studies. I hold two social studies degrees, and I love the local history here in Houma, Louisiana. During the summers, when I am not teaching, I am writing. Currently I am working on my first novel, and I have 10 chapters written. For personal reasons, I am not going to self-publish. I am planning on hiring a literary agent and going through the traditional channels of becoming published. Thus, I am not going to be marketing or discussing my book in any shape or form. This small space on the Internet will be reserved for me to discuss writing, display my writing prompts, and to simply share my love for the craft. My goal is to show what I do to hone in on my own craft. Like learning how to crochet or sew, writing takes time and practice. Thus, I will give yo...