It’s the final Wednesday of the month which means the last of the sayings- This time it’s Like father, like son. What story can you think of that features a father and son duo? Do they see eye to eye? Maybe have a falling out or even a reunion. If you’re journaling write about…
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On Your Marks, Get Set….Go-NaNoWriMo
NaNoWriMo starts on Friday. Who’s taking part this year? I’m so, so tempted to tackle it because I have a story brewing in my head but I know what with teaching and planning upcoming classes, I’m not going to have time. Good luck to everyone who’s going to do it. Remember you’re a winner just…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Getting Closer to 1,000!
The last full week of October comes to an end. I don’t know if it’s because this year is heading toward its final few months or what, but I’ve been in the mood to clear the clutter on my laptop. I realized I have so many notes on writing, story ideas, promotion, you name…
Free Class and Previewing the Writing Retreat
I’ve been working on the lessons (and gift) for the upcoming free class I’ll be teaching so thought I’d post something about it here along with more details about the retreat I’m offering next summer (and just in case you don’t take the class). Both the free mini-retreat and summer retreat are exclusive to…
What Should You Write and What Should You Avoid?
Today, I thought I’d share with you a process I go through when I’m in writing coach mode. My first question to a client is what type of book are you planning to write and in a couple of sentences, tell me about its plot. I’m hearing more of the same thing and as…
Monday Motivation-Next Step, First Step
Have you been putting off starting that book or short story? Use this week to get the first sentence or chapter written. Every story begins with that first step…
Motivation-It’s What Separates The Unpublished and Published
A few months ago, I had one of those a-ah moments. I’ve been teaching and tutoring for over a decade but I suddenly figured out why some students succeed while others don’t. I can teach people all I know about writing but that won’t be helpful if they’re lacking one thing. No, it’s not talent or…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Counting Chickens
Another week, another prompt, and continuing with our October sayings, this week it’s Don’t Count Your Chickens Before They’re Hatched What does that mean for your main character? What are they confident about? Is it okay for them to count their chickens or does this saying come back to haunt them? For those…
Monday Motivation-Let’s Set Goals
In the upcoming free class I’ll be teaching, we’ll kick things off with a lesson on setting goals. I like to think of them as a roadmap or the modern GPS. I’m devoting this week on TWL to motivation and that starts with goal setting. Write down your writing goals and keep them handy…
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…