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…
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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,…
Don’t Make Writing More Difficult
I don’t know about other writing teachers and coaches, but the first thing I ask my students is why have you picked that genre? Most of the time, the response is because their romance fans or always loved mysteries. However, sometimes I hear these words…it’s the hottest genre right now and I’ll sell a lot…
How to Get Published with Hallmark
One dream 99 percent of my students share with me is, I want to write a Hallmark movie or novel. I call myself a dream inspirer. While I can’t guarantee any of them will one day pen a movie that airs on Hallmark, last week, I took the first step that I hope will get them one…
Monday Motivation-Keep On Writing
I love this quote because it’s not just true about writing, but all things. Never give up on your dreams.
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Who Do These Belong To?
This week prompt focuses on a character who comes home to find these boots and socks in their home. Who do they belong to? Is it someone they know? Perhaps someone from their past? Or has a complete stranger made themselves at home? It could even be they’re innocently in the wrong house. Lots you…