Hope everyone’s had a productive writing week. I have a few more hours to go before I call it a day. I have lots planned for next week including getting this month’s classes for Skillshare recorded and published. I’ll also be putting the new sign up list on the site for guest bloggers for fall. This…
Tag: books
Go Self Published Launches (and so does my new journal/planner)
In recent Ramblings, I’ve mentioned lots of projects I’m working on and I can finally share a couple of them with you. The first one is another web site that I’d planned to use as a sister site to this one and have it focus on my self-publishing journey. I’m ashamed to…
Writing Books the Hard Way
It’s been a month or so since I’ve welcomed a guest blogger so say hello to Sorchia Dubois who’s going to tell us about her journey as a writer and how she never does things the easy way… Zoraida Grey and the Voodoo Queen is only my 4th published book. I’m still very…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Almost Done With Another New Project
Another week coming to an end and I’m almost done with a new project too. It’s a journal and planner I’ve been putting together for all writers but especially ones who are taking part in the NaNoWriMo challenge (or just want to write a novel in 30 days). It’s been in the works for sometime…
Hi Susan-What Should You Do When You Don’t Feel Like Writing?
Time for another Hi Susan post. This week’s question comes from Chloe who asked about my suggestions for those days when you know you should be working on your story but can’t find the motivation. First tip is never push yourself. It’s okay to take a day or two off but don’t let not…
Aim To Be Awful…it’s the key to great writing
Family and friends have always known that I’ve harbored a secret desire to paint. It’s been on my to do list and last year I dived straight in. Well, I say dived straight in but that isn’t really true. I looked at the watercolor paper, had the paints set out at the side of…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Classes and More Classes
There’s been a touch of fall in the air but it’s perfect take your work outside weather. In fact, I had an outside office for most of the afternoon. I’m happy to say I think the fresh air made me more productive. So give outside writing a try and see what happens. I have some classes…
Hi Susan, Do You Always Have to Write About What You Know?
Here’s something new I thought I’d launch on TWL, my response to questions I get sent from aspiring writers. I’m calling it Hi Susan so if you have a question about anything writing related whether it be fiction or non-fiction just leave a comment or you can send it to me via writerslifeblog@gmail.com. The first question…
Me, Myself, and I-Writing in the First Person
Raise your hand if you write (or want to write) stories in the first person? It’s hard for me to guess the exact percentage of you who are holding your hand high in the air. I have lots of students who tell me they’d love to give it a try but feel it’s too difficult….
Monday Motivation-Don’t View It As Failure
Edison probably wasn’t talking about writing when he made this quote but it’s ideal inspiration for authors. So what if a plot doesn’t go as planned, or the characters fall flat, or another rejection hits your mailbox. You’ve not failed. It’s just that something didn’t quite work for that story. Fire up the computer and start…