So you’ve outlined your book. You’ve created your writing atmosphere, set a daily word count goal, sat your butt in the chair, and started writing. And now… Read more “Don’t Let The Voices Stop You”
Tag: write
The First Draft
Since I have gotten several questions on various stages of the writing/publishing process, I’m doing a blog series on writing. Keep in mind that these posts are… Read more “The First Draft”
My Problem With the Strong Lead
HI book lovers and writers everywhere! Something happened a few weeks ago that I’ve just been DYING to write about. I received some feedback on my book about… Read more “My Problem With the Strong Lead”
How I Wrote My First Book
Someone asked me how I wrote my first book. So here is my response (with some modifications). Basically, I had two characters and a very general plot… Read more “How I Wrote My First Book”
Finding Time to Write
Time seems to be more precious when winter ends and summer begins. You know you only have so long before the days get cold and short again,… Read more “Finding Time to Write”
Writing About Home
Home is this week’s theme. On a writing podcast called Write from the Deep, they talked about how every writer has a catalyst for their story, and… Read more “Writing About Home”
Introducing Writing Wednesday
Happy June First!! As promised, here is my post for Wednesday, which shall now be known as Writing Wednesday. (Original, right?) I’m going to take Wednesdays to… Read more “Introducing Writing Wednesday”
The Power of a Good First Line
This blog post was inspired by a #bookstagram challenge from last month hosted by @createexploreread, and a blog post series written in the last two weeks by… Read more “The Power of a Good First Line”
How I Write a Book
So, I realize it’s been almost a month since I last posted a blog. Welcome to procrastination. This is my life. I wrote a couple book reviews,… Read more “How I Write a Book”
That Time I Was Offered a Publishing Contract… and Walked Away.
So, I had a strangely thrilling experience last week. I had five manuscript requests and three contract offers for my books. And I refused. All. Of. Them. This has… Read more “That Time I Was Offered a Publishing Contract… and Walked Away.”