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…
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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….
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Just A Walk in the Park
Welcome back to your Wednesday Writing Prompts. This week you have a choice. Your story can either be based on the above photo or one character in your story has to say the line- It was just a walk in the park. Have fun and happy writing.
Brainstorming Techniques During NaNoWriMo So You Can Get Back to Your Novel by Beth Barany
Beth Barany is back with us and this time gives us some tips about brainstorming… You’ve started your novel with NaNoWriMo. Hurrah and congrats! But maybe on some days you lose your focus and don’t know what to write next. If you haven’t planned your novel ahead of time, then you may need some…
Monday Motivation-Who Said It Was Going to Be Easy?
Whether you’re taking the NaNoWriMo challenge or just attempting to write a book, even a short story, some days it’s an uphill battle. Even when you’ve been writing for years. Even when you do it for a living and your bank account is relying on you to write, there are days your motivation’s going to…