Tips and Advice About Writing and Self-Publishing
Say hello to today’s guest blogger, Susan Royal who shares with us how her writing career got started… Ever since I was a child, I’ve been hooked on storytelling and becoming a writer. I still have my first attempt. A book made out of ruled notebook pages and bound with red ribbon, written and illustrated…
It’s the final Wednesday of the month which means the last of the sayings- This time it’s Like father, like son. What story can you think of that features a father and son duo? Do they see eye to eye? Maybe have a falling out or even a reunion. If you’re journaling write about…
NaNoWriMo starts on Friday. Who’s taking part this year? I’m so, so tempted to tackle it because I have a story brewing in my head but I know what with teaching and planning upcoming classes, I’m not going to have time. Good luck to everyone who’s going to do it. Remember you’re a winner just…
This quote sort of ties in with last week’s post about giving your readers something different. Don’t worry about writing trends or if your writing style doesn’t match other authors. Be you and write your own story.
The last full week of October comes to an end. I don’t know if it’s because this year is heading toward its final few months or what, but I’ve been in the mood to clear the clutter on my laptop. I realized I have so many notes on writing, story ideas, promotion, you name…
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I’ve been working on the lessons (and gift) for the upcoming free class I’ll be teaching so thought I’d post something about it here along with more details about the retreat I’m offering next summer (and just in case you don’t take the class). Both the free mini-retreat and summer retreat are exclusive to…
Another week, another prompt based on a saying and yes, a cute photo this week too… Let sleeping dogs lie Does your character take note of this saying, if not, what are the consequences for him or her? Are they the one dishing out this advice and what does it pertain to? For those…
Today, I thought I’d share with you a process I go through when I’m in writing coach mode. My first question to a client is what type of book are you planning to write and in a couple of sentences, tell me about its plot. I’m hearing more of the same thing and as…
Have you been putting off starting that book or short story? Use this week to get the first sentence or chapter written. Every story begins with that first step…
Another work week slowly comes to a close. Today the weather is perfect with sunny skies and just right temps. The garden isn’t so perfect and leaf raking calls my name. We’ve talked about motivation this week, well, I’m trying to find some in order to get out there and do what must be done. Did everyone hear…
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