Say hello to this week’s guest blogger, Kimberly Packard… All writers have had a similar version of a dream. It starts when your eyes flutter open when the sun kisses your face. You stretch and sit up and grab your journal, because you dreamt of the perfect plot point for the story you’re working on….
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Wednesday Writing Prompts-Character Number Three
We’re in the third week of the month long character focused prompts. This week, this character joins the story. Who is she and what’s her connection to your two previous characters? Have fun and happy writing.
Reviews…it’s why getting published is an uphill battle
I’m slowly making my way through the many books I have stored on my Kindle. Some of them I’ve purchased while others have been free ones. Before I hit the buy with one click button at Amazon, I check out the look inside feature and read the first couple of pages. Most of the…
It Only Takes One Yes
This quote reminds me that no matter how many times your story gets rejected, it just takes one editor to say yes and you’re a published author.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-You’ve Come to the Write Place
Just when you think winter’s history, it comes roaring back. More major snowstorms this week, and yes, it’s snowing as I write this. Okay, winter let’s be done with you so this writer can head outside. I always say there’s a silver lining in everything that happens. I didn’t want to venture out this week which meant…
Change the Plot
I had a last minute guest blogger cancellation so not as to go a Thursday without a post, I thought I’d share with you one of the exercises from my Writing Prompts book. This is from the chapter called Change the Plot Here’s the scenario and all you have to change the outcome- Your character is…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Characters Part Two
Here we are at the second part of the month long character writing prompt. This character now joins the story that you started writing last week. Who are they and what’s their connection to last week’s female character? Are they related? Even about to meet for the very first time? Have fun and…
Hi Susan, I’m Out of Ideas, Help!
It’s time for another Hi Susan, and this question came from Penny… I’ve been writing and writing and I never thought I’d run out of plot ideas but I have. Does that mean I’m not supposed to be a writer? My answer to Penny, you are supposed to be a writer. All of us…
Monday Motivation-Be Inspired
If you’re struggling to write then it could be lack of inspiration. Think about why you started writing in the first place. What is it about the written word that inspires you? This week, look around the see all the things that inspire you. Even people who inspire and motivate you to live your dreams.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Refueling
Happy April. The days are getting longer but the weather turned chilly again. I know spring’s out there somewhere. I had a week off from teaching and tried to use it wisely. I had the opportunity to e-mail and chat with one of my private students who I’ve been mentoring for about six months. It’s…