If you’re struggling with a character, author Bonnie Phelps shares her techniques with us… Writers all have their own process for getting from the blank page to “The End.” For me the page stays blank until I figure out who my main characters are and what motivates them to do what they do. Over…
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Friday Ramblings From An Author-Projects are Moving Along
The week started off with a record snowfall and yes, most of it is still on the ground. Not sure when I’ll be sitting outside writing a Ramblings but I hope it’s soon. I did get work done on my two non-fiction projects. (see what a deadline can do). I also got half way…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Tattoo
For this week’s prompt your character gets a tattoo. Is it their first tattoo? Do they already have lots of tattoos? Does someone dare them to get one? What sort of tattoo do they get and why? Do they have regrets or second thoughts about their decision? Have fun and happy writing.
Give Yourself A Deadline
One of my main concerns when I decided to freelance was would I be motivated enough to put in a full day’s work. It’s a whole new world when you no longer have someone looking over your shoulder or telling you what to do next. Lucky for me, I had one great motivator and that…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Message in a Bottle
For this writing prompt it’s all about a message in a bottle. Is your character the one who finds the bottle? Maybe they’re the one who writes the message? What is written on the sheet of paper? Is it something romantic or was it written as an SOS? When was it written and how…
Working through the roadblocks by author Seelie Kay
Are you experiencing a roadblock with your story or writing in general? Here’s Seelie Kay to show us how she works through it. “Who is more to be pitied, a writer bound and gagged by policemen or one living in perfect freedom who has nothing more to say?” ― Kurt Vonnegut While I have never…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Spring…no, make that Christmas
Can you tell from the title of this post that it’s back to winter? A foot of snow earlier in the week and today, howling winds and temps in the 20s. I’m pretty sure this time last year I was sitting outside to write a few Friday Ramblings. I’m guessing we’re going to skip spring…
Say What You Mean AKA Writing Bloopers
Fingers are flying across the keyboards, the muse has taken over and you’re in the zone. That’s great, that’s what we want but sometimes the excitement about writing something truly wonderful can make you all too eager to hit the send button or press, publish. Yes, I’ve done it. I’ve been guilty of it as both a freelance…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Lost and Found
This prompt focuses on lost keys. Is your character the person who loses the keys or finds them? Where were they lost or found? Out on a trail, public transportation, grocery store maybe? What lock do the keys fit? Car, house, deposit box? What’s the character’s reaction when they either discover they’re lost or…
Take Off Your Pants-An Interview with Libbie Hawker
Authors should never stop learning (at least that’s what I think). and last year I bought a copy of a book called Take Off Your Pants. Now if you’re puzzled by the title let me say it’s all about plotting and it’s one of the best I’ve ever read on the topic. I enjoyed…