When I first started writing, I was an avid reader and still am. As a reader my selections of books were based on an eclectic taste I still can’t understand. Of one thing I was certain, I loved mysteries. From my first John D. McDonald’s color coded mystery to Walter Mosely’s latest Down Under the […]
When I first started writing, I used it as an escape. A place where I could forget about everything. Someplace where I dictated the rules. It was like taking a vacation every time I put words to an empty page. As I took my writing seriously, it evolved into something else. I was no longer […]
After reading this article, I followed the blogger. Good sound advice for anyone writing outside of what they think they know. via Tips for Writers: Write What You Know?
Sometimes it takes pain to move our character’s along our story. As a writer, their inner landscape is a rich area to mine. This article was helpful in understanding that the character’s emotional journey is some time paved with thorns. Source: Using Triggers to Poke at a Character’s Emotional Wound
I had to read this a couple of times to get a game plan for my next book. The article was quite helpful. The steps are simple and straightforward. Once you finish your first draft, take a step back and look at this game plan before you go back and tackle it. Good luck. Source: […]
When you can’t find the right or the best word. Source: Word Power: Boring Words & What To Use Instead (New)
A great article on every mistake I’ve made in writing :). Most times, I’m not aware that I’ve made them. I definitely have this one on SAVE! Source: The 6 Most Common Writing Mistakes that are Missed When Editing
Source: Overcome Your Writer’s Block: Key Strategies On Pushing Past Your Mental Brick Wall
Another great idea for writers Source: Attention Marketing: Eye-Catching Promos
When I read this, I started one and it works. Maybe because I’m a visual person, finding characters and help with plotting points brings things together. It’s like you are the casting director of your own movie. I use Scrivener and never utilized that part of the program. With my current project, I tried it […]