It’s been a long time since I’ve known what the fear of writing a story is all about. As a newbie artist, that emotion came rushing back to me. You sit frozen, wondering if you can do it, thinking how stupid you’ll feel if anyone sees your work. Heartbroken if things don’t turn out…
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Friday Ramblings From An Author-Goodbye March, Where Did You Go?
It seems like just last week I was saying goodbye February. Do you often find when you’re busy time seems to go at supersonic speed? Tomorrow is officially the last day of the March classes and then I have a whole week free of teaching. During that time, I hope to get caught up with some of…
Discourse, Dialogue, Monologue, Soliloquy
Welcome today’s guest blogger, AB Plum who has lots of tips about writing great dialogue… “I talk, ergo I am.” Pardon the paraphrase, but it reinforces for me that no literary device in fiction accomplishes more than dialogue. Good, well-written dialogue can: Move the plot forward Provide info about the speaker Give insight into the…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Location, Location, Location
[wpvideo kH4NTSO8] To close out our March prompts, I thought we’d try a live action video as our prompt. Use the above setting for your story. After you’ve watched the video what sort of story will you create? Mystery or romance. Is someone meeting someone here? Going on the rollercoaster ride? Someone lost at…
Writing Opportunities with Vinspire Publishing
If you write young adult or children’s stories or pen historical romance novels, check out my interview with Dawn Carrington, editor in chief of Vinspire Publishing because on June 1st they’ll be opening up unagented submissions… This Writer’s Life (TWL)-Can you tell us when Vinspire Publishing launched and the types of books you publish? Dawn Carrington…
Monday Motivation-Make Your Dreams Happen
Have you been only dreaming about writing or even getting started on that story that lives within your heart? Use this week to take action. Get started and get one step closer to making that dream happen.
Hi Susan-What Do You Retire A Story?
Time for another Hi Susan. This one was sent to me by Janey who asked… I wrote what I thought was a great short story but I’ve sent it to just about every publication on my list and still no luck. When and how do you decide to call it quits on getting a…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-What Did You Say?
This week’s prompt centers around this photo. Pick two people to use as your characters and begin your story with some dialogue. What opening line does one of these characters say to the other one? You might even conclude the story with dialogue from the other character. Have fun and happy writing.
Monday Motivation-Dream Big
If you’re worried that your story is going to get rejected then it’s never going to get published. Like this quote says, dream big and dare to fail. Write your best story and have the courage to submit it.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-2020 Schedule Just Posted
I’m happy to report that the snow is melting. I hope we’ve seen the last of this winter…after all it is spring next week. I just posted my teaching schedule for 2020. I hadn’t realized I hadn’t updated that page and still had some 2018 classes on there. Any way, the new classes are added,…