It’s week three of the June continuing story. In week one, your character decided to learn to skateboard. Week two focused on the character going to a cafe and seeing someone they knew. This week, after striking up a conversation about learning to skateboard, it seems the old acquaintance has been skateboarding for years. Your…
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Tuesday Guest Blogger- JL Peridot
Say hello to this week’s guest blogger, JL Peridot… When did you begin writing? From a very young age. Seven, I think? I remember sitting at my dad’s computer in the first house we ever lived in, saying to myself I was going to write a book. I didn’t even know what a “novel” was…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Almost Half Way Through June!
Today, I realized that we’re almost at the halfway point of June. Summer solstice is next week which means days will begin getting shorter and the year’s half way done. Anyone else thinking someone’s put this year on fast forward! I thought 2018 went by in the blink of an eye but 2020 is on…
5 Things to Do When You Don’t Have Time to Write
Don’t have time to sit down and work on your novel? Some days, no matter how much you try, you can’t find time to write…maybe you don’t feel like working on your novel. I tell my students they should write every day but I quickly add, it doesn’t have to be another chapter from…
Tuesday Guest Blogger-Caroline Clemmons
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…
Monday Motivation-What’s Holding You Back?
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….
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Virtual Retreat Now in Session
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…
Hi Susan-Chapter Length?
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….
Wednesday Writing Prompts-First Line and Character
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…
Could Your Story Be a Trilogy or Even a Series?
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…