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…
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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…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-A Lazy Black Friday
Found any great Black Friday bargains today? I have to admit I’ve spent a lazy afternoon looking for a good buy or two. I’ve been tempted by a few items but so far I’ve been good. I thought I deserved some time off as I’ve spent most of the week working on two new classes, well…
Monday Writing Prompts-Black Friday Sales
I couldn’t let this one go by…Friday is Black Friday so the topic of this week’s prompt is your character is looking for a bargain on this busiest shopping day of the year. Does she or he find what they’re looking for? Do they get a bargain? How willing are they to do just…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-NaNoWriMo Mid-Point
Another week has flown by and it’s now two days past the mid-point of NaNoWriMo. While I haven’t been writing fiction for this year’s challenge, I’m doing well with the two non-fiction titles I’m working on. I know it’s supposed to be write a novel month but I say anytime any sort of writing gets…
Monday Writing Prompts-Let’s Dance
Holiday season is just around the corner and for your character that means, party season too. He or she would love to join in when the music starts and people head to the dance floor but they don’t want to look foolish. The solution, take a few dance classes and that’s what your short…