Here’s a question I get asked frequently and that’s should I use a pen name? There’s no right or wrong answer but here are three things to consider- Are you writing or going to write both fiction and non-fiction? I started out as just a fiction writer, then became a freelance writer, but decided to use my real…
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Monday Writing Prompts-Middle of the Road
This week’s prompt is a photo one. Your character decides to take a stroll and finds this bike. How did it get there, who does it belong to, and what’s happened to its owner? Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-More of This and That
Another frigid day but a busy one. This has also been another week of a little of this and a little of that. I worked on edits for my next release (which will be sometime later this month). Did more work on my WIP and hope to have the first draft finished by the end of…
Two Possible Writing Gigs
Before I forget to post these, here are two possible writing gigs that might be of interest to you- First one is from The Romance Reviews who are looking for tips about selling more Kindle books. If you’re self-publisher you might have a few good ones to share and here are the details- The Romance Reviews is…
Monday Writing Prompts-Window
It’s an opening line for this week’s writing prompt. Your character looks out of the window and says-I can’t believe it actually happened… Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Snow
It’s been a snowy week here. Most of the snow had slowly melted but then it came back all in one snowstorm. A good week for sitting by the fire and writing! A new workshop began on Monday and I also worked on getting my next writing how to completed. I’m happy to say I got it…
Book Reviewing-Improve Your Writing Skills
Love reading and what to improve your writing skills… I’m constantly asked for writing tips and one I always mention is becoming a book reviewer and here’s why- If you’re a beginning writer and can’t figure out what sort of book you’d like to write, reviewing might be for you. You’ll be able…
Monday Writing Prompts-Photo
This week it’s a photo writing prompt. Your character is looking through some suitcases and pulls out this photo. Maybe it’s him as a young boy, maybe it’s his father or grandfather. Lots of directions you can take this story so have fun and happy writing.
Monday Writing Prompts-Three Words
This prompt focuses on three words, breakfast, going out, twilight. All you need to do is include them somewhere in your story at least once. Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings-First One of the Year
Happy 2016 to you all. I hope the holidays were a time of great eating, relaxation, and reading memorable books. It’s a new year and time for new goals and new stories or articles, or whatever type of writing you do. So what are your goals for 2016? Anyone want to share theirs here? Someone…