It’s the end of July! Today, the second session of the writing retreat concludes and the final stretch begins on Monday. This last session will focus on perfecting things, making your words shine, making your story the best it can be. We then move onto writing a synopsis and putting together a cover letter. We’ll…
Tag: authorship
10 Survival Tips for Freelancers
I’ve had lots of e-mails about how to survive as a freelance writer especially during an economic down turn. A handful of you have told me you’ve lost contracts, clients and lots of publications are saying they’re not buying anything right now. Stay in this business long enough and you’re going to need to…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Milk
Our final prompt for July. Our last saying is- No use crying over spilt milk Who says this, your main character or does someone say this to the main character and what are they referring to? And remember this could even be the title of the story too. Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Guess What?
We made it to 1,000 followers…well actually, it’s now 1,002. Thank to everyone who has chosen to follow. A big thank you if you were one of the first people to follow. Now the next goal is to make it to 2,000. It might take some time but I know it’s very doable. Another heat…
How to Give Your Readers An Emotional Read
In the summer retreat I’m teaching, this week, we’ve been focusing on conflict and emotion. I told everyone that while we think we read books for entertainment, that’s only half the reason. The other being emotion. A great story makes you feel an emotion, whether it be joy, anger, fear etc. One easy way to…
Tuesday Guest Blogger-Amber Daulton
Say hello to today’s guest blogger, Amber Daulton…. When did you begin writing? I read my first romance book when I was 12 after I snuck a Harlequin paperback out of my mom’s bedroom. I couldn’t stop thinking about it, and I wanted to create my own story about two people having an adventure and…
Monday Motivation-What’s Your Dream?
Thoreau properly wasn’t referring to writing when he said this but I think he was reminding us that dreams live within us 24 hours a day. If writing is your dream what are you doing to make things happen? This week write down at least three things that come instantly to mind.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Heading Outside While I Can
Tomorrow’s there’s another heat advisory. It’s going to be super hot and humid so I’ve taken my office outside today. Right now, there’s a slight breeze but I feel the humidity starting to gather so I’ll enjoy the great outdoors while I can. Seems I’m not the only one who thinks this year is…
Three Tips for Writing a Synopsis
Are you a writer who hates the idea of writing a synopsis for your story? You’re not alone, most of my students tell me it’s their least favorite thing. You might love your story, have a potential bestseller on your hands, but unless you can make the synopsis shine as much as the…
Five Exercises to Improve Your Writing
No matter how long you’ve been writing, there’s always room for improvement. Here are five exercises I’ve been using to do just that- Warm Up Ever sat down to write and five…ten minutes later you’re looking at a blank screen or sheet of paper.? We, writers, for some reason, put lots of pressure…