The first Ramblings for October. Thank you to J.J. and Merrilee who penned posts about two great topics for writers. If you haven’t already seen them, be sure to check out both. How are you enjoying Promptober? I’m way behind with mine but hope to get caught up this weekend. I updated my How to…
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Come on Pantsers, Let’s Unite
Today’s guest blogger is J.J. DiBenedetto, he’s a pantser or is he? There are as many different ways to write a novel as there are writers, but I want to speak up for those of us who don’t outline, who don’t plot out in detail, who discover the story as it goes along. Yes, I’m…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Be This Character
This week you character is the one in this photo. She’s about to board a plane. Does she know where she’s going or is she leaving it to chance? Is she going on vacation, to school, maybe to meet a secret love? Perhaps she’s running away from someone or something. Have fun and happy…
Planning Your Novel
Say hello to today’s guest blogger, Beth Barany who offers advice about planning our novels… Do you like plotting your story before you write it? I don’t! That is, I don’t like the sound of “plotting.” Sounds so boring and feels heavy. Like “plodding.” I’ve learned, though, through lots of trial and error that if…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Rain, Rain, and More Rain
Don’t get me wrong, I love rain. Nothing I love more then to read a great book, cup of tea by myside while I’m listening to the rain fall. However, this week, it’s been heavy rain every day and not the peaceful, gentle splatter type but monsoon style downpours. I won’t complain because my…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-The Hitchhiker
Continuing on with last week’s prompt, now it’s time to write from a new perspective. Last week your character was the person who picked up the hitchhiker, but this week they’re the one needing the ride. Where are they going? What’s their story? Who offers them a ride? Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Full Workload Ahead
Today I sat down and put together my to-do list for the rest of September and October. I added lots of things and wonder how many I’ll achieve. Of course, there are the things that have to be done and then there are chores that can wait. One thing that is coming up is…
Trust Me-An Interview with Hank Phillippi Ryan
I mentioned in last week’s Ramblings that I’d be posting an interview with someone who I think is one of the nicest people in the writing business. Many years ago, I had a blog spot on a writing site where I interviewed authors. I was new, didn’t have any real connections in the business but…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Hitchhiker
I thought we’d try something a little different and go for a two week prompt. Two stories told from two perspectives. The theme of the two stories is hitchhiking. This week, your main character is the driver who picks up the hitchhiker. What makes your character stop and want to give this person a ride? What’s the…
Monday Motivation-Try Something New
We’re all creatures of habit. Sometimes doing the same thing over and over again can lead to boredom. It can also lead to wanting to be free from the predictable. While I always say it’s best to have a writing schedule, this week try something new (which is also a great way to get ready…