National Novel Writing Month is a yearly tradition urging writers to complete 50,000 words during the 30 days of November. I encourage writers to participate for several reasons: You learn […]
Blathering: Halloween and Fall
This is my favorite time of the year! I love the weather – not too hot, not too cold – and I love that feeling in the air, the one […]
Short-Short: Write the Perfect Query Letter
In honor of my upcoming task, HERE’S a link to the Writer’s Digest guide to writing the perfect query letter.
Blathering: Edits
The manuscript is back from the copy editor already! I think that’s a good thing. She said it was a good story, and this is a PhD in English, so […]
Short-Short: Writing Advice
HERE are some great quotes from the masters for you.
For You: Emily on Our Lads
Thought I’d amuse you and post part of a chapter from Emily’s POV. You remember I deleted those chapters because the book was getting way too long… This is from […]
Short-Short: Tips and Tricks for Writing Fast
HERE’S a great article on writing fast (and professionally)!
Short-Short: Character Writing Tips
HERE’S a good tip sheet to see if your characters make the grade!
Short-Short: 34 Writing Tips
HERE’S a link to a good writing tip page – 34 tips to make you a better writer!
Blathering: Edits
Draft #2 is off to the editor for the last check-up before I start on the query letters. This is someone who’s never read anything by me before, so it […]