Summer or maybe it’s winter where you’re at…whatever the season, it’s winding down and it’s time to get back to work or school or your usual routine. For me, that’s working on new stories and teaching. I thought I’d share with you what I’m teaching this fall and the new service I’ve added and what…
Author: This Writer's Life
Accept the Challenge-When I’m…
It’s the final Accept the Challenge of the month….did you have fun? Our final song title is When I’m 64. Have fun and happy writing.
Monday Writing Motivation-Zero In
Attention short story writers…don’t try and write a whole novel in the space of a short story.
Accept the Challenge-Sunshine
Are you having fun with the song title challenge. It’s August so why not have a weather related song title. This week it’s Walking on Sunshine. Have fun and happy writing.
Monday Writing Motivation-Never Worry About the First Draft
Don’t panic or throw in the towel if the first draft isn’t perfect. It’s not supposed to be…that’s why second and even third drafts were invented!
Accept the Challenge-Dreams
It’s week three and how are you doing with this month’s challenge? This week, it’s another song title for you and it’s Sweet Dreams. Have you got a great idea for a story with that title? Have fun and happy writing.
Monday Writing Motivation-Relax and Write
There’s nothing worse than a blank page. I don’t know what to write. What if I write something awful? Don’t worry, just relax and write.
Accept the Challenge-Monday
It’s week two of the song title challenge. And this week, it’s Manic Monday. Can you think of a short story based on that title? Have fun and happy writing.
Five Writing Tips Everyone Should Follow
First up, some shameless promotion. I’m about to tell you about the Romance Writers 2.0 that’s packed with a whole bunch of goodies to help you write the best romance novel out there. And an honest confession here, I’m not always that thrilled with the copy swipes the companies who are selling the product give…
Monday Writing Motivation-Never Stop Being a Reader
I know it’s tough, you’re trying to write, trying to find the time to write so who has time for reading too? I’m guessing most of you were avid readers before you were writers. Don’t give up the joy of reading, reading helps you become a better and stronger writer so fit it into your…