No guest blogger this week so thought I’d share this quick post with you. Five writing resources to check out. An Old Favorite I never know why I didn’t get a subscription to this gem of a magazine but each time I went to a certain supermarket, I’d pick up a copy of The…
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Monday Motivation-Name It
There are lots of reasons to quit writing. As this quote reminds us, name it, and it takes away not only the shame but the mystery behind why some writers give up, while others continue on. If you’ve quit in the past, think about why and give it a name. For example- Hurt by rejection…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Writing a Non-Fiction Book in 30 Days
It’s the end of July! Today, the second session of the writing retreat concludes and the final stretch begins on Monday. This last session will focus on perfecting things, making your words shine, making your story the best it can be. We then move onto writing a synopsis and putting together a cover letter. We’ll…
Tuesday Guest Blogger-Mageela Troche
Our guest blogger today is Mageela Troche… When did you begin writing? I wrote my first book at four. My parents loved it. I was everything from author to illustrator to publisher. It was only one copy but that started the dream. But I really started to write with the goal to make a living…
Monday Motivation-Do You Dare?
I saw this quote by Walt Disney and thought how relevant it was for writers. In fact, I think it’s now one of my favorite all time quotes. Do you dare to make your dream of being an author come true?
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Book Covers
Continuing with our month long prompts based on sayings, this week it’s Don’t judge a book by its cover. Who says this, are they referring to themselves or another character? This might be the title of the story, a line of dialogue or even the theme. Have fun and happy writing.
Monday Motivation-What’s Your Dream?
Thoreau properly wasn’t referring to writing when he said this but I think he was reminding us that dreams live within us 24 hours a day. If writing is your dream what are you doing to make things happen? This week write down at least three things that come instantly to mind.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Heading Outside While I Can
Tomorrow’s there’s another heat advisory. It’s going to be super hot and humid so I’ve taken my office outside today. Right now, there’s a slight breeze but I feel the humidity starting to gather so I’ll enjoy the great outdoors while I can. Seems I’m not the only one who thinks this year is…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Rain
The focus of this week’s prompt is based on another saying which is- ‘It never rains but it pours.’ Does one of your character say that line or maybe your story focuses on he or she’s misfortune. Maybe your story takes place during a thunderstorm. Lots you can do with this one so have fun…
Another Story Sparkler-Story Fragments
No Tuesday guest blogger today so I thought we’d fill the space with another Story Sparkler. This time it’s story fragments. All you need to do is fit a story around them. The moon shone over the lake. Alan saw a figure moving in the trees. It was Tuesday and it was raining…