Another work week slowly comes to a close. Today the weather is perfect with sunny skies and just right temps. The garden isn’t so perfect and leaf raking calls my name. We’ve talked about motivation this week, well, I’m trying to find some in order to get out there and do what must be done. Did everyone hear…
Tag: authorship
Let’s Get Those Goals Written
Why do I think it’s important to set some goals before you start to write? Saying you’re going to write a book sounds daunting. And yes, it is. Lots of people say they’re going to do it but few actually get the job done. It has nothing to do with talent or writing ability. Bottom line is it’s…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Ideal Reading a Good Book Weather
I should add writing or maybe even watching a movie to the title of this Ramblings. It’s cold, it’s windy, snow is forecast, and I’m not a happy camper. Anyone else notice the older you get, the less you tolerant change in temperature? Especially temps on the cold side. Oftentimes, I’ve thought about teaching writing seminars…
A Little of This and That
No guest blogger this week, instead it’s me. I thought I’d use this space to post an assortment of things. Lots of people ask me about publishing trends. If you know me well, you already know I say not to focus too much on them because they come and go. However, if you’re self publishing,…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Green Grass?
Continuing with our October theme of prompts based on sayings, this week it’s The grass is always greener over the other side of the fence. What meaning does that have for your character? Are they thinking about moving or taking a new job? What are the consequences? For the journalers…think about a time when…
Free Writing Class
Many of you know I teach online classes exclusively for OIRW which is a chapter of the Romance Writers of America. I always try to add new classes each year. I brainstormed ideas for 2020 and came up with the idea of teaching a three month writing retreat where all classes are taught online. Everything…
Monday Motivation-You Are What You Think
I always say you are what you think (not what others think about you). It works for writing too. Do you think you’re not as good as a bestselling author? Feel that you don’t have a chance to ever be published? Can’t handle self-publishing your own book? This week, choose to have a positive state…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-A Busy Break
Weatherwise, not a great start to October. First two adjectives which come to mind, overcast and dreary which usually doesn’t bother me but for some reason, I’m ready to see the sun again. (I also have lots of outside chores to do too!) I’ve had four days off from teaching but I’ve kept busy with planning out upcoming classes, books,…
How Authors Choose Their Genre
Welcome to guest blogger, Nalini Warriar who tells us why she chose to write romances… Romance novels have a central theme: a happily ever after. The book is about how they get there, overcoming obstacles and resolving conflict. A romance novel delves into the emotional state of the hero and heroine’s mind. A good romance…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Shoes
A new month and I thought we’d use it for prompts based on sayings- The first one is if the shoe fits Is your character buying a new pair of shoes? Are they retuning shoes? Find a pair of shoes? If you’re journaling, what does the saying mean to you? Do you have a memory/story…