Another Wednesday, another writing prompt and this one’s all about a cup of something that’s left outside your character’s door. They wake up, open the door to get the newspaper but find this cup sitting on the step. Who left it? Does everyone in the street have one sitting on their doorstep? What does…
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Best Markets for Beginning Fiction Writers
Another Tuesday without a guest blogger and it’s yours truly again. Last week I gave freelance writers some tips on the best markets for beginners and this week, I thought I’d do the same for fiction writers. Here are what I think are your best markets when you’ve never been published before- Anthologies I…
Monday Motivation-Get Active
This is a simple quote which says a lot. You can’t get published if you won’t write. This week put your dream of writing into action.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-The Deck Calls My Name
Today, it’s near perfect weather and the deck is calling my name. Calling it so loudly, I’ve decided to cut the work week short just a tad so I can sit outside and finish the mystery I’ve been reading for what seems like forever. Yes, I’ve been busy, and sometimes the last thing…
Best Freelance Markets for Beginners
What are the best markets for beginning Freelance writers? Here are some I think offer you the best chance to get published and get paid when you’re an absolute beginner…or in need of some extra cash. Local Newspapers I know there aren’t as many as around as back in the days when I…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Sentence Challenge
For this week’s prompt, it’s all about one sentence which you have to fit into your short story. It can be placed anywhere and can even be part of a character’s dialogue. That sentence is- The road less traveled. Have fun and happy writing.
Virtual Writing Retreat
No guest blogger today so I thought I’d use this opportunity to tell you about the virtual writing retreat that starts June 2nd and runs through August 31st and taught by yours truly. It’s divided into three sections, you can take one, two or all three. I’m hoping as lots of actual writing…
Monday Motivation-Make A Plan
This quote’s sentiment is similar to the message of my post, it’s about time. This week, make a plan…a plan to write, an appointment with your computer to sit and write your story.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-The Vampires Are Back!
I spend my days not only writing and working with aspiring writers, but following industry trends. My golden rule is don’t write to trends but it’s the wise writer who’s in the know about what’s hot and what’s not. Remember the vampire era…Twilight and everyone jumping on the bandwagon of writing a story with a…
Get Outside of the Comfort Zone
Learning new things is scary, even thinking about trying something new is scary too. If you want to grow as a writer (or even just a human being), you’ve got to step outside the comfort zone. What’s an author’s comfort zone? Writing the same sort of stories, the same genre day after day, maybe…