Say hello, to our Tuesday Guest author, Caroline Clemmons- When did you begin writing? I’ve made up stories as long as I can remember. The early ones always involved a princess and a castle, illustrated by me. What can I say, I was very young. Later, I studied journalism, which is a different way of…
For the month of June, I thought we’d switch to some affirmations instead of quotes. I chose this one because I think writing is a dream for many people. What is holding you back from writing a book, finishing a book or even launching yourself as a freelance writer? The answer should be simple.…
The virtual writing retreat is now reality! I’m happy to most people in session one are planning to stick with it all the way through August. It shows commitment and I know each of those people are going to write a book they can be proud of. I’m just as excited for other writers when…
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Time for another dip into the e-mail stack of Hi Susan questions. This time it’s from Sharon who asked? I’m a new writer and I’m confused about how long to make each chapter in my story, any tips? I get asked this question a lot so the reason I decided to feature it here.…
First prompt of the month and I thought we’d try something new. Each week in June the prompt will feature a line and photo that will be part of a continuing story. At the end of June, you’ll have a complete story. This first week it’s this photo. Your character is about…
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Think you can’t write a trilogy or even a series…think again? I’ve had students who tell me they’re giving up on their manuscripts because they just can’t figure out how to get all their ideas into one story. I have have the same response time and time again…who says you have to. One thing…
Lots of people tell me they’re going to write a book, few actually do. It’s got nothing to do with talent but everything to do with what’s in your heart or as this quote says, what excites you. When I started to write, I couldn’t wait to pick up a pen and get back to…
An earlier than normal Ramblings from me. I’m in the middle of reformatting a back title and getting it done is on today’s must do list. Another project is I’m putting the final touches on the virtual writing retreat. Session one begins on Tuesday. We only have a handful of people registered. I know…
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Can not liking one of your characters be stalling your story? I’d never really thought about that question until one of my students e-mailed me and said she felt it was the reason that her writing output was down. There’s no easy or right, yes or no, response. While I do think you…
I thought we’d finish out our May writing prompts with a video prompt. I’ve been using virtual walks to exercise every morning and by coincidence, I found this short clip. Your character, however, is lucky enough to walk outside in this beautiful scenery. What happens on the walk? Who or what do they run…
