It’s almost Black Friday and lots of people will head to the malls to shop. For this prompt your character is one of them but when they arrive at the mall it’s empty. Your character says the words where is everyone and for the rest of the story, he or she sets out to…
Author: This Writer's Life
Writing through Adversity
Here’s Mary Winter, today’s guest blogger… When life happens the muse often decides to go on vacation. It can be tough for writers to get back into the swing of things, especially when the pressures of life seem to get in the way. Dealing with financial stresses, job stressors, and family worries can zap you of…
Monday Motivation-Stop Talking and Just Do It!
I was searching for a quote for this post and found this one by the late Jackie Collins which I think says it all… “If you want to be a writer-stop talking about it and sit down and write!” ― Jackie Collins
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Rest Ahead
The end of another work week. I have to admit I’ll be happy for a break next week. This month’s boot camp finished yesterday and just two more weeks of the self pubbing class and that’s it for the year. It’s hard to believe that this time last year I was in the planning stages…
NaNoWriMo (Nano) Encouragement
Madeline McEwen is back with us again to offer words of encouragement during NaNoWriMo and share her wonderful cartoons… If you are reading this at 23:59 you are almost half way through the Nano experience. Whether you’re a first timer or a seasoned aficionado, either way, at this point you may be beginning to feel…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Cold
This week’s prompt focuses on a character who has a cold. How do they react…maybe they’ve got something important to do and are too sick to get out of bed. Maybe they take a new to them remedy… Perhaps they’re only pretending they have a cold to get out of doing something they hate….
Life Events Can Make You Write
It’s the second week in a row that I’ve had a guest blogger no show. I like to have something posted on the site for you every week day so it’s meant I’ve had to fill in on a moment’s notice. For some writers that sets off a panic attack. Years ago that would…
Monday Motivation-Distractions Be Gone
Distractions are the Achilles’ heel for everyone but for a writer those moments when you check your e-mail or click on YouTube can be the reason you’ve never finished your novel. This week figure out what distracts you the most. Is it friends stopping by, text messages popping up on your phone… Make a…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Too Many Ideas?
It’s snowing, it’s cold, and I’m already missing summer. I often write about bears, well actually bear shifters, and I think they must be the smartest animals because they choose to sleep through winter. Thank you to this week’s guest blogger, Beth…she’ll be back with us again in January. How is everyone doing with NaNoWriMo?…
Hi Susan-Will I Ever Be a Better Writer?
It’s time for another Hi Susan post. This question was e-mailed to me by Jenny- I keep getting rejection after rejection and I’m getting to the point where I want to give up. Will I ever write a story that’s good enough to be published? Been there, had that happen, and also had thoughts of giving up….