As previously mentioned, I took April off to finish writing a book. This book has more or less been in development since 2012, although the tent … [Read more...]
Guess What? You ARE a Special Snowflake After All
Number of ideas I have right now for novels: Number of ideas I have right now for blog posts about writing: Which is sort of a problem, and … [Read more...]
The Unreasonable, Irrational, Irresponsible Choice to Write
For aspiring writers who haven't gone pro yet, or even pros struggling to make a living, I think every day we all face dozens of little choices that … [Read more...]
Taming the Writer WannaBe
The scariest creature in the Writer's Bestiary is the WannaBe. It haunts writer's conferences and #amwriting hashtags, lurks on blogs and writing … [Read more...]
Baby Evil Writers 101: Secret Mom Tip #3
Your fingers fly so fast they’re a blur. Words form poetic scenes and snappy dialogue. You are in the zone until your husband asks, “Where’s the … [Read more...]
DOUBT
Today's assignment is this. Look around you for a minute and pick out a writer you know, either online or in the real world. Somebody you respect, and … [Read more...]
I Will Eviscerate You In Fiction
I was given a t-shirt as a gift a few years ago, and whenever I wear it people laugh at the phrase printed on the front. Some people laugh nervously. … [Read more...]
I Hate Romance
No, not really. Well, kind of yes really. Clearly, my relationship with romance is best filed under "it's complicated." You see, I write … [Read more...]
On Waiting
Waiting just pretty much sucks, I don't care who you are. Over all, as I see it, there are three kinds of waiting: 1. Waiting for a good … [Read more...]
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