There are some many great quotes out there. Not all of them were written with us writers in mind but it doesn’t stop me from putting a author’s spin on them. Take this weeks quote is a great example…no rain, no flowers. You can’t have one without the other. I’d like to say, no…
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Friday Ramblings From An Author-Pet Project
The cold and snow continues but it’s jumpstarted my need to get some serious winter reading done. I just finished reading Allie and Bea by Catherine Ryan Hyde. Yes, that was on a previous reading list and I just got round to reading it. I know, it’s embarrassing to admit how far behind I am….
Do You Have a Plotting Problem?
I’m teaching a class on plotting a novel and while I was putting together notes for the first lesson, something dawned upon me. I shared it with the students and I thought maybe you’d like to hear it too. I always hear people say their biggest problem is plotting but I don’t think that’s always…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-The Girl in the Raincoat
I can’t remember if we’ve had a story title prompt before. If we have, it was a long time ago so here goes… The title of your story is The Girl in the Raincoat. Who is she? Where is she going? Is she going to meet someone? Are her intentions good or bad? So much…
The Bookstore That Travels to You
I thought we’d take a break from writing how to’s and I’d post something fun for you to read. Yes, it’s sort of writing related. I can’t remember where I heard about this traveling bookstore but I knew I had to contact the owner to see if she’d be willing to be interviewed. Say hello…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Be A Successful Freelancer
We’ve had the Polar Vortex and now this weekend is supposed to feel like spring. If only the spring part would stay around that would be great. I’m sure lots of you were also in the path of that nasty cold weather earlier this week. People always debate whether it’s better to be in a heatwave…
Hi Susan-Critique Groups, Partners, Beta Readers
This e-mail from Stephanie touched on a topic that I’ve been meaning to post about for some time. Here’s what she wrote… Hi Susan, I keep hearing about critique groups and beta readers. One editor who recently sent me a rejection letter even suggested I find a critique partner? What’s what and which one…
A Chat with Relay Publishing
If you’ve ever thought about writing for a book packager, you might be interested in my chat with Relay Publishing… This Writer’s Life( TWL)-Could you tell us about Relay Publishing, what sort of books you publish and when the company was launched? Relay Publishing (RP)-Relay Publishing was founded in April 2013, and since then has…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Keep On Publishing
It’s snowing and it’s cold, cold, cold. Even the deer that roam around the area have cozy- downed in the piles of leaves back the woods…that’s when you know it’s bone chilling cold. A big thank you to guest blogger, Beth for those two great posts. I hope it’s helped you with creating your characters. I’m happy…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Mystery Man
When I’m planning these writing prompts, I often think of an idea and then go looking for a photo to accompany it. This week, while doing that, I stumbled across this photo and decided to change the theme of this week’s prompt. I love photos that pull you in because they have some sort of mystery about…