It’s September, four writing prompts this month so how about using an image, the same image each week but a different genre each time? Sound like fun? Sound like a challenge? Here’s the image and this week, the chosen genre is mystery. Have fun and happy writing.
Author: This Writer's Life
It’s Tuesday Motivation
No Tuesday guest blogger this week and as we skipped Monday Motivation, let’s try some Tuesday Motivation instead. I like this quote because it reminds me that sometimes facing opposition in life (and with our writing), makes us stronger and oftentimes points us in the right direction.
Tuesday Guest Blogger-Podcast Suggestions with Victoria Jayne
Strangely enough I’ve been looking for podcasts to listen to while I work. When Victoria sent me this blog post, I knew I had a starting point. And, as she mentions at the end of the post, if you have any more suggestions, please share them. No matter where you are in your writing…
Monday Motivation-Determination
Published writers aren’t always the best writers but they are the most determined. They had a dream and were determined to see it turn into reality. This week, be determined to start or finish your story.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Upcoming Mini-Break
Last Ramblings of August and the online writing retreat ends on Monday. Seems like only yesterday I was planning the whole event. This week was mostly devoted to writing the new book in my Kalispell Shifters series. I love it on the days when you don’t want to stop writing and your fingers feel…
How Many Words in a Novel?
One question I get asked all the time is, how long should my book be? Simple answer only you, the author knows that. A great book is always going to be the perfect length when all the right chords are struck. That being, a character or characters the reader can identify with and who…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Fire
Let’s round out the month of August prompts with the final element and it’s fire. Lots of stories that you can use, a house fire, forest fire, fire at a campsite. Have fun and happy writing.
Tuesday Guest Blogger-Dee S. Knight
Today, Dee S. Knight is back to tell us why she’s a fan of Law and Order…hint, it has something to do with great writing! I’m sitting here watching Law & Order re-runs during lunch and thinking of all the things I should be doing, like working on a short story due in a…
Monday Motivation-It Really Is About Consistency
We’ve been using the theme of consistency for the Monday Motivation quotes and here’s another one that reminds us that anything that’s important needs consistency to make it happen.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Should I Be Writing a Vampire Story?
Ever wonder if the universe reaches out to us authors and tells us what to write? I have a tale to share with you. Let me start by saying you never know what creature will put in an appearance in the yard or house. I woke up Thursday morning, walked out to the living room,…