If you’re anything like me, you have one (okay, more than one), story sitting on your computer that you started and never finished. I’ve lost count how many I’ve had in that suspended state. Not all of them have gone on to be completed, but a lot have. I thought I’d share with you five…
Tag: authorship
Monday Motivation-I Want To Be A Writer
This is one of my favorite quotes that I really believe in. This week, say the words I want to be a writer. Say it out loud, write it someplace you’ll see it every day. Tell your best friend or even share it on social media. Cast it out into the universe, continue to believe…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-What A Difference A Week Makes
I have a confession to make. I’ve had to drag myself inside to write this Ramblings. Last week at this time, it was snowing and cold. Today, sunny, warm, and a chair on the deck was calling my name. I thought I’d continue reading the mystery I’m half way through but the sun was too…
Reviews…it’s why getting published is an uphill battle
I’m slowly making my way through the many books I have stored on my Kindle. Some of them I’ve purchased while others have been free ones. Before I hit the buy with one click button at Amazon, I check out the look inside feature and read the first couple of pages. Most of the…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-You’ve Come to the Write Place
Just when you think winter’s history, it comes roaring back. More major snowstorms this week, and yes, it’s snowing as I write this. Okay, winter let’s be done with you so this writer can head outside. I always say there’s a silver lining in everything that happens. I didn’t want to venture out this week which meant…
Change the Plot
I had a last minute guest blogger cancellation so not as to go a Thursday without a post, I thought I’d share with you one of the exercises from my Writing Prompts book. This is from the chapter called Change the Plot Here’s the scenario and all you have to change the outcome- Your character is…
Hi Susan, I’m Out of Ideas, Help!
It’s time for another Hi Susan, and this question came from Penny… I’ve been writing and writing and I never thought I’d run out of plot ideas but I have. Does that mean I’m not supposed to be a writer? My answer to Penny, you are supposed to be a writer. All of us…
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…
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,…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Behind the Door
Maybe this one could be a mystery but it doesn’t have to be- Your character walks up to this door. Do they dare to go inside? What’s behind the door? A surprise party perhaps? Something sinister? Have fun and happy writing.