Almost the end of October, almost Halloween and that means it’s almost time for this year’s NaNoWriMo. Lots of my students are taking part this year. How about you? I haven’t taken the challenge for three years but thought I’d do it this year because I want to write a mystery. One tip I always…
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Monday Writing Prompts-Dirty Laundry
This week’s prompt is all about dirty laundry. Whether it’s someone overhearing gossip while they’re waiting for their clothes to wash and dry, or if they meet an interesting character there, it’s up to you. Either way, have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Win an Audio Book and My New Business is Launched
Another busy week and I have two things to share with you. First piece of news is my non-fiction book How to Write a Romance Novel is now an audio book and on sale at audible.com but you can win a copy. All you need to do is leave a comment telling me why you’d…
Monday Writing Prompts-Lists
This week’s prompt is all about lists. It could be your character’s grocery list, to do list, or even their bucket list as long as your story centers around it. Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Coaching Site Almost Ready!
I’m happy to say that my coaching business is now just a week away from launching. The plug in I was hoping to use for the self-paced workshops was no longer available so I had to go looking for an alternative. Everything I found was super expensive and as this is a new business I…
Monday Writing Prompts-Faucet
This week it’s another photo prompt and here it is- Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-New Class Platform and An Audio Book
It certainly feels like October today. It’s the first cold snap in what seems like forever and has me not looking forward to the winter ahead. And speaking of weather, I hope if any of you are in the path of the hurricane on the East Coast, please stay safe and my thoughts are…
Monday Writing Prompts-Tree Carving
This week’s prompt is inspired by this photo- Who carved the heart? Maybe it’s a couple who return to the tree after years apart? Perhaps someone stumbles upon it while hiking…. Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Goodbye September
Another month draws to a close and days are getting shorter which means it will soon be time for NaNoWriMo. Who’s taking part in this year’s challenge? I’m teaching a class on the topic (which begins on Monday). I’ve also decided I’m going to tackle it. I know I’ll be working on other stories so I’ll…
Monday Writing Prompts-Last Line in the Continuing Story
Here’s the final part of the continuing story and it’s a last line which is- We ate dinner that night and decided it was time to put the past to bed. Have fun and happy writing.