Sometimes we’re our own worst enemy. We sit down to write and begin comparing ourselves to a bestselling author or the writer in the critique group whose prose is so much stronger than your own. I believe that negative thoughts can quickly become reality so this week sit down with a whole new mindset. Tell…
Author: This Writer's Life
Don’t Stop Dreaming
It’s September 30th when I’m writing this. I almost forgot that I needed to write a post for the Thursday slot here are TWL. After some brainstorming about the topic, I decided to tackle a question that many people have asked about. It’s not a writing one, not a Hi Susan one, but about the…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Final Genre
It’s the last Wednesday of September which means the final prompt using the theme of change the genre. For this final one, that’s make it the most popular of the genres, and you guessed it, it’s romance. What romantic story can you create using this image? Have fun and happy writing.
A Major Reason for Getting Rejected
No Tuesday guest blogger this week so thought I’d address a topic that’s been on my mind for several months. While I haven’t done as much reading over the summer as I’d hoped, I have read the beginning of many stories and chosen to pass on them. They might have been great stories but they…
Monday Motivation-Showing Up
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Falling Leaves
It’s supposed to be in the mid 80s today, and next week, well, let’s just say, it’s going to feel cold. Seems like the leaves have turned overnight and falling even faster. Next week, the September classes come to a close and then on October 5th, a class and boot camp begin. The class focuses…
Saying Goodbye To My Writing Companion
Tuesday was a day I’d be dreading for a long time. It began not as I’d planned. My tabby cat who was 22 years and 2 months old (yes, you read that right), showed signs that his journey was coming to end. Up to a few weeks ago, you would never have believed he was…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Let’s Change Again
Continuing with our theme for September. Here’s the image again, and this time, let’s make the story a literary one. This might be the perfect exercise for anyone who wants to stray outside their comfort zone…yes, that’s probably all of us genre writers! Have fun and happy writing.
How to Write a Non-Fiction Book in 30 Days
Two posts in one day, but I wanted to let you know that my How to Write a Non-Fiction Book in 30 Days is on sale. It’s a four week self paced course with other great resources like a Kindle publishing guide and self publishing planner. It’s on sale for just $5 because I’m taking…
Monday Motivation-It’s Not Impossible
If there ever was the ultimate motivational quote this is it. Life throws stuff at everyone, and every writer gets rejections but it’s the people who pick themselves up, that get results. Writing a book and getting published might seem impossible. In fact, someone might have told you it’s impossible. Fact-It’s not. It’s all down…