Here’s today’s guest blogger, Alice Renaud, to share her story of how she became a writer… My journey to become a published writer was a long one. Thirty-three years long, to be precise. It started when I wrote my first story aged fourteen. It was a sprawling, way-too-ambitious fantasy saga, set in a world that…
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Monday Motivation-You Are Talented
Why do I love this quote and why do I think it’s motivating? It reminds us that we all have a talent to give to the world. (Maybe even one other human being who’d love to have you share your skill and knowledge with them). I’m guessing for most of you reading this it’s your writing and storytelling…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Short and Sweet
As the title says, short and sweet, and that’s what this Ramblings is going to be. It’s been a week off from teaching for me and to be honest, I haven’t done a lot. Monday kicks off a new teaching month with Crafting The Short Story/Novella. Here’s the link to sign up if you’re…
Wednesday Writing/Journal Prompt-Fireworks
It’s Fourth of July tomorrow and that means fireworks. For this week’s writing prompt, your story focuses on your character getting ready to watch a firework display What happens? Do they make it there on time? Is it as great as they’d hoped or does something go wrong? Maybe he or she doesn’t even make…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Goodbye June, Hello July
June is drawing to a close. I can tell that July is just around the corner because it’s hot and humid today. Up till now it’s been perfect sit outside and read weather. So much so, I’m well over half way through my summer reading list. June’s class is also history so it’s time…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Time Isn’t Refundable
It’s almost summer (officially), the year is almost half way done so it’s time to look at the goals I’ve set for the year. One thing I struggle with is getting back to the mysteries I started and never finished. I get busy with other writing, teaching, tutoring…okay, it’s no excuse. This week something…
Hi Susan-Dead End Dialogue
The Hi Susan letters are filling my e-mail so let’s dive into another one. This was sent by Ashley who wrote- I had a bunch of beta readers look at my manuscript and each person had the same comment, my dialogue stinks. Is there anyway I can improve that skill? Absolutely, anything that’s your Achilles’…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Summertime Reading Begins
I didn’t think I’d say it this year, but it’s a scorching hot day…humid too which isn’t my favorite thing. The official start of summer is still a few weeks ago but today I’m about to kick off my summertime reading. The first book I’ll be reading from my list is Mystic Falls by Vickie…
Monday Motivation-Keep Your Eye on the Prize
Sometimes writing is like training for a marathon, all work, all sweat, sometimes all pain (yes, those rejections). I found what helped me through all that was keeping my eye on the prize. That prize being, getting published, seeing your story in print, and sharing your words with the world. Each time you sit down to…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-A Day Off From Work Rounds Out May
The week begin with a day off from work and ends that way too. The sun is shining and I’m writing this Ramblings earlier than normal so, yes you’ve probably guess it, I can head outside. The May boot camp ended yesterday. Looks like one class…getting ready for contests and conferences will be canceled…