I often have weeks where either the muse isn’t available or I think my writing stinks. It’s part of the process and what being a writer is all about. Best thing is it passes just as quickly as it arrives. Don’t worry If last week wasn’t a good writing week for you. Each week is…
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Friday Ramblings From An Author-Ten Years and 110 Books Later
I thought I’d post an earlier than normal Ramblings this week as I want to give you this link to a short story contest that deadline is fast approaching. If you write mysteries, go for it. I hope one of the writing prompts has turned into a short story that wins this award for…
Self Editing Tips with Daryl Devore
Here’s author Daryl Devore with some self editing tips we can all use… You’ve written a book – a chapter – a scene – congratulations. Now let’s do a little clean up. First off – don’t be hard on yourself. Everyone makes mistakes. And quite often they are silly little mistakes. So allow yourself to…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Love is in the Air
You’ve probably guessed the focus of this week’s writing prompt. The title of your short story should be Love is in the Air. For your character that could be a good thing…or maybe not. Does your character finally get the courage to ask someone out on a date? Maybe your character gets asked out by someone…
Wednesday Writing Blog-The Wrong Pants
This week’s prompt is all about the wrong pants…or the wrong piece of any clothing. Here’s the scenario- Your character picks up their dry cleaning but when they get home they discover they have the wrong item. Do they find something in the pocket of that item? Are they tempted not to return it…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-First Ramblings of 2018
I’m slowly getting back into the swing of things after the holiday break. I’ve not been as productive as I’d hoped but it’s an okay start to the new year. One thing I did manage to get done was the revamp of my Web site. My intent was to get a professional to overhaul…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Easing into 2018
I said I was going to take some time off and yes, I have but I’ve also been working too. I told you I’m hopeless at this sort of thing. I’ve been working on updating my website and writing one of the new books I hope to publish next year. I’ve also watched movies,…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-It’s Winter
Hello winter… What do you think of when you hear the word winter? For me, it’s longer nights, sitting by the fire, trying to catch up on my reading, and sometimes getting more writing done. I began my ‘winter’ break yesterday and yes, I’ve already done a couple of hours work today which proves…
Monday Writing Prompts-Away From Home-Part Two
Here’s part two of the Away From Home story prompt. Your character thinks they are all alone for the holidays. A nice peaceful break from work and the usual crowd of people but all is not as it seems. Maybe some of their family or friends have decided to rent the house next door. Maybe…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Where is Everyone?
I know it’s holiday season but has anyone else noticed that this week everyone seems to have already left the building? I belong to more than a few online writing groups and no one’s been posting anything all week. I’ve received half the amount of e-mails I normally do. Even people that usually get back to me ASAP when…