Don’t doubt yourself or your talents. Don’t think you can’t write a book. Sit down, write, and keep at it everyday. Self doubt will be a thing of the past.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-No Internet
A late Ramblings this week because when I woke up this morning to discover no Internet. These days, I guess we take it for granted and it’s not until you can’t connect that you realize how big a role it plays in our lives. I’m now playing catch up with replying to e-mails and uploading…
The Countdown to NaNoWriMo
I hadn’t realized we’re over the half way point of October until today. Just ten days left and it’s November. If you’re an author, I don’t have to tell you what that means. It’s NaNoWriMo time again. Lots of you have e-mailed and asked if I’m taking part this year. No, I’m not and that’s…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-It Looks Easy
Continuing with our image and line of a story theme for the prompts. This is the image- The line this week is an inner thought of your character which is… He makes it look so easy. Have fun and happy writing.
Monday Motivation-Don’t Leave the Station Too Soon
One of the first how to write books I ever read said that waiting and then getting published is a lot like waiting for a train. Everyone stands waiting for the train to arrive. It’s sometimes late, people get impatient and leave. Just as they leave the station that train arrives. For those patient enough…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Snow, Sun…You Name It!
Less than 30 minutes ago, I glanced out of the window and saw snow falling. Not just flakes, but heavy snow and thought about all the leaves that need raking, the umbrella and patio furniture that still need storing away for winter. Panic set in thinking this was it, winter had arrived, but now as…
Are You One of the Few Still Standing?
Imagine that you’re taking one of my writing seminars. I’m going to ask you all to stand. Now I’m going to ask those of you who have said you’re going to write a book someday to continue to stand. If that doesn’t apply to you, sit down. My next question is have you started to…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Are You Sure We’re Not Lost?
Here’s week two of an image along with some dialogue. Your two characters are in this scene and here’s their exchange. “This doesn’t look like the place?” “You heard what the guy told me, take the next left, head down the road, and then turn right” “Are you sure we’re not lost?” Have fun and…
Another Tuesday Story Sparkler
No Tuesday guest blogger today so it’s time for another Story Sparkler. This week it’s a scenario for your character- They get locked in a store overnight. What sort of store is it and how do they pass the time?
Monday Motivation-Don’t Be Afraid
I don’t usually use the same motivational quotes on both TWL and my Budget Smart Girl site, but this week, thought I would. While this site focuses on writing and being an author, BSG, focuses on starting a business and being an entrepreneur, but fear is an emotion that many people experience. In fact, it…