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The plot isn’t working, my characters are flat, the dialogue is awful…we all hear these words in our heads as we write. It’s normal and it’s part of the process. We all make mistakes as we write, but don’t let it stop you. Learn from them and figure out how you can do better next time.
Most of us authors and writers (artists and photographers too) are always looking for new markets (or ways we can use our creative talents to earn more cash). Have you ever thought of the greeting card market, or even making your own to sell on places like Etsy? I came across this informative blog by…
Published writers aren’t always the best writers but they are the most determined. They had a dream and were determined to see it turn into reality. This week, be determined to start or finish your story.
A short work week and a quiet one or so it seems in all of the writing communities. There’s a taste of fall in the air with chilly mornings and leaves beginning to turn. I enjoyed my short break last week because I finally finished the cozy mystery I was reading and got lots of…
The other day I was searching a site that had quotes by famous authors. This one by Ernest Hemingway jumped out at me… Write Drunk Edit Sober Maybe he intended us to take that literally, maybe not. Either way, he summed up the writing process perfectly. I always tell my students if there’s only one…
A very brief rambling this week. I’m not sure where today went but I’m positive that just one hour ago it was 8 a.m. Today I’ve done a little of everything. Promoted my upcoming release which is next Friday and called Under The Master. I’ve worked on my cookbook. Worked on my new Big Sky…
Fingers are flying across the keyboards, the muse has taken over and you’re in the zone. That’s great, that’s what we want but sometimes the excitement about writing something truly wonderful can make you all too eager to hit the send button or press, publish. Yes, I’ve done it. I’ve been guilty of it as both a freelance…
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