Hope you’re all doing well. I’m sure most of you find yourself in the same situation as me….in an area where you have to stay at home. This month has certainly been a unique one. The March classes finish today and as I always do, I’ll promote April’s workshops. The first one is a two…
Tag: writing life
Five Things To Do When You Can’t Write
Thought we’d dive into another Hi Susan e-mail and this one is from Leslie. I sit down with every intention to write but nothing gets done. Is there anything else I can do so I feel less guilty? First tip, don’t feel guilty. When I went through my writing drought, I experienced first, panic, and…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Last of Those Strange Objects
It’s the final Wednesday of the month which means it’s the last strange object. Here it is. I think there are lots of stories you could create using this one. First one that came to mind was a Sci Fi tale, but don’t limit yourself. Have fun and happy writing.
Tuesday Guest Blogger-Dee Knight
Let’s welcome the last of our March guest bloggers, Dee Knight… When did you begin writing? I wrote my first book, Impatient Passion, in 2002. I wasn’t one of those people who dreamed of writing a book and started early on, I’m afraid. Instead, it was kind of a lark and because I had time…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Things To Be Grateful For
Wow, another tough week for the world. Hope all of you are well. So many changes and so many people’s lives turned upside down. I often think about things I’m grateful for and this week it was that I teach, tutor, and coach online. I didn’t have to cancel anything and I was able to…
Hi Susan-Working From Home Tips
People working from home is the new norm this week so it wasn’t too surprising to find lots of Hi Susan e-mails asking me if I had any tips. I was lucky enough to ease into working from home because my last employer let me do about 50% of the work from the home…
Tuesday Guest Blogger-Pia Manning
Welcome to today’s guest blogger, Pia Manning… When did you begin writing? I turned to writing several years ago as a way to fill the empty hours following an extensive surgery. Recovery can be a long and frustrating process and at times I needed to take a mental vacation. I began spinning stories in my…
Monday Motivation-Write!
A simple quote and message for the start of this new week. Don’t just talk about it… Begin your story. Begin your dream.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Oh, No, It’s Friday the 13th!
The world has been on a roller coaster ride this week and I’m not surprised that we’re finishing the work week on Friday the 13th. My late father taught me two things about tough times, one is to always keep a sense of humor, and two, they don’t last forever. I finally got my…
Increase the Odds of Getting a Byline
Last week I told you how to decrease the odds of getting rejected by editors and agents. I’ve had lots of requests for similar information for freelancing writing, so here are some tips to increase the odds you earn that all important byline…and money! Study and Research First Always remember to study and research…