I said I was going to take some time off and yes, I have but I’ve also been working too. I told you I’m hopeless at this sort of thing. I’ve been working on updating my website and writing one of the new books I hope to publish next year. I’ve also watched movies,…
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Friday Ramblings From An Author-It’s Winter
Hello winter… What do you think of when you hear the word winter? For me, it’s longer nights, sitting by the fire, trying to catch up on my reading, and sometimes getting more writing done. I began my ‘winter’ break yesterday and yes, I’ve already done a couple of hours work today which proves…
Monday Writing Prompts-Away From Home-Part Two
Here’s part two of the Away From Home story prompt. Your character thinks they are all alone for the holidays. A nice peaceful break from work and the usual crowd of people but all is not as it seems. Maybe some of their family or friends have decided to rent the house next door. Maybe…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Where is Everyone?
I know it’s holiday season but has anyone else noticed that this week everyone seems to have already left the building? I belong to more than a few online writing groups and no one’s been posting anything all week. I’ve received half the amount of e-mails I normally do. Even people that usually get back to me ASAP when…
Skillshare Classes
You’ve heard me mention Skillshare many times and that I teach on that platform. Next year I plan to upload two classes per month comprising of The Novel Writing Blueprint and The Freelance Writing Blueprint. They’ll be standalone classes but I think you’ll get more out of the experience if you follow along…
Monday Writing Prompts-Away From Home-Part One
To finish out 2017, here’s part one of a two part writing prompt. For this week, your character decides he or she doesn’t want to spend the holidays at home. Maybe it’s because they’re on their own for the first time, or perhaps they want to avoid the fights that always break out between members…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Last Release of the Year
I know it’s not officially winter for a few more weeks but the snow fell on Monday night and it’s still on the ground…not unusual for these parts but I already miss seeing the grass. Yes, even if it is dead looking. This week I’ve focused on doing a little of this and a little of that….
Monday Writing Prompt-Christmas Ornament
This week’s prompt is all about a Christmas ornament. It could be a new one the character buys or it might be a vintage one or even one that’s been handed down through many generations. Whatever you pick, your story should center around it and its significance for this person. Have fun and happy writing….
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Workshop Free
Happy Friday to you and welcome to the last month of 2017. I’m now workshop free. It’s the first year I’ve taught every month and last month rounded things off with three workshops. I’ll let you into a secret, no matter how much I love teaching, I’m glad for a rest. Rest did I say? My…
Monday Writing Prompts-Cyber’s the Word
Cyber’s the word for this week’s writing prompt. It has to appear in your story at least five times. It could be part of the narration or even slipped into a line of dialogue. Maybe your character is looking for Cyber Monday deals, committing a cyber crime or even preventing one. Perhaps they’re meeting someone…