February’s slowly coming to a close and it’s been a busy month. I’ve managed to get lots of things crossed off my to do list but added just as many things to it. Before I forget, I thought I’d share this with you. Bookbaby has a great blog and this was an interesting post I…
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Monday Writing Prompt-Car Buying- Part One
I thought we’d try something new for this writing prompt. In fact, it’s a two part prompt. The first prompt is all about your character buying a car. Is it a new one, an old one, their first car? It’s up to you. Next week’s prompt will be a continuation of this story so stay…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Is It March?
Today I feel like someone’s fast forwarded the calendar and it’s really the end of March. I sat outside on the deck and couldn’t believe that it is in reality only mid-February. The sun was shining and birds were showing up in the garden and singing a spring chorus. I guess they’re as confused as I am…
Monday Writing Prompts-Love is in the Air
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day so you’ve probably guessed this week’s prompt is all about romance. Your character is about to propose (and yes, it could be a male or female). In the world of writing nothing can be smooth sailing. Something goes wrong and what that something is, should be your story’s focus. Have fun,…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Slowly Catching Up
This week has all been about trying to catch up with items on my to do list. I finally got an older story revamped and back on sale. I even created the cover for it and here it is- And another cover I created was that for a short book I wrote about…
Monday Writing Prompts-Vegetables
For this writing prompt it’s all about a sentence that appears in the middle of your story. It is- I don’t want to hear another word so just eat that broccoli. Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Welcome to February
This week’s flown by and you know I usually say that but I’m still convinced it’s only Wednesday. Two new workshops kicked off on the 1st and I’m glad to say there’s a healthy turnout in each of them. It’s great to see so many students who are taking the first step to realizing…
Monday Writing Prompts-First Day on the Job
For this prompt it’s your character’s first day at a new job. It’s one where he or she has to travel to meet clients. Their first call is at a house and as they exit their car they see the dog in the photo. Whether it’s a friendly or not so friendly dog is up…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Goodbye Printer
The first month of the year is slowly winding down which means the end of the first workshop of 2017. Two more begin Feb 1st and just in case anyone’s interested here are the links. The first one is the synopsis bootcamp which has reached it’s ten participant limit but I’ve given…
Monday Writing Prompts-Five Phrases
This week’s prompt focuses on five phrases that you have to squeeze into your story at least once. They are- Gummy bears. Every day of the week. What’s that noise? Smiling as we walked. Looks like rain. Have fun and happy writing.