I’ve been posting writing prompts for a long time and coming up with something just a tad different gets harder each year. However, after some brainstorming, I thought we’d try using some earth, natural elements for themes of this month’s stories. This week it’s water. Water…that could be the ocean, a lake, a stream, or…
Author: This Writer's Life
Five Writing Resources
No guest blogger this week so thought I’d share this quick post with you. Five writing resources to check out. An Old Favorite I never know why I didn’t get a subscription to this gem of a magazine but each time I went to a certain supermarket, I’d pick up a copy of The…
Monday Motivation-Name It
There are lots of reasons to quit writing. As this quote reminds us, name it, and it takes away not only the shame but the mystery behind why some writers give up, while others continue on. If you’ve quit in the past, think about why and give it a name. For example- Hurt by rejection…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Writing a Non-Fiction Book in 30 Days
It’s the end of July! Today, the second session of the writing retreat concludes and the final stretch begins on Monday. This last session will focus on perfecting things, making your words shine, making your story the best it can be. We then move onto writing a synopsis and putting together a cover letter. We’ll…
10 Survival Tips for Freelancers
I’ve had lots of e-mails about how to survive as a freelance writer especially during an economic down turn. A handful of you have told me you’ve lost contracts, clients and lots of publications are saying they’re not buying anything right now. Stay in this business long enough and you’re going to need to…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Milk
Our final prompt for July. Our last saying is- No use crying over spilt milk Who says this, your main character or does someone say this to the main character and what are they referring to? And remember this could even be the title of the story too. Have fun and happy writing.
Tuesday Guest Blogger-Mageela Troche
Our guest blogger today is Mageela Troche… When did you begin writing? I wrote my first book at four. My parents loved it. I was everything from author to illustrator to publisher. It was only one copy but that started the dream. But I really started to write with the goal to make a living…
Monday Motivation-Do You Dare?
I saw this quote by Walt Disney and thought how relevant it was for writers. In fact, I think it’s now one of my favorite all time quotes. Do you dare to make your dream of being an author come true?
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Guess What?
We made it to 1,000 followers…well actually, it’s now 1,002. Thank to everyone who has chosen to follow. A big thank you if you were one of the first people to follow. Now the next goal is to make it to 2,000. It might take some time but I know it’s very doable. Another heat…
How to Give Your Readers An Emotional Read
In the summer retreat I’m teaching, this week, we’ve been focusing on conflict and emotion. I told everyone that while we think we read books for entertainment, that’s only half the reason. The other being emotion. A great story makes you feel an emotion, whether it be joy, anger, fear etc. One easy way to…