-
My Stamp of Approval (part 2)
One of the most amazing things I’ve noticed about the writing community is the way authors support one another. Of course like anything else I believe you get out of it what you…
-
My Stamp of Approval (part 1)
Don’t you just hate being inundated with one promotional post after the next? They fill up your inbox, usually they are self-promotional posts by writers you’ve never heard of, or by Joe Schmo…
-
What's In The Trunk?! A group story with Prose & Cons
The Prose & Cons blog address says it best: a unique and portable magic. Books. They can make us stay up late at night, miss our train stop, forget our problems, or teach…
-
Cookie Monster robbed a store this morning!
This morning I was half-listening to the morning news while doing my usual routine, reading blogs and emails. When I looked up at the TV I said, “Cookie Monster robbed a store? That’s…
-
Descriptions in fiction writing
Many writers struggle with descriptions. How much detail do you give? How important is it that I describe this object/place? How do you go about describing an everyday object so you don’t bore…
-
Interview with Crime Author Joe Clifford– You don't want to miss this one!
I had the pleasure of interviewing my friend and co-author on Prose & Cons, Joe Clifford. After you read this interview I’m sure you will agree there aren’t many authors who would have…
-
Test Your Story’s Opening Line– Fiction Writing
I’m taking a masters class through Writers Village and I thought I’d share with you the “secret formula” to your opening lines. It’s called the Hologram test. What is the Hologram test? It’s…
-
When is a writer an author?
When does a writer make the leap to author? This is a question I’ve pondered for years. I know what “they” say. By “they” I assume it means industry standards. They say a…
-
Create Tension and Suspense. Keep the reader flipping pages!
I just completed the first draft of my latest novel, the sequel to Timber Point. The working title was Dancing In The Shadows. However, after completing the novel I thought of a title…
-
A writer's busy life.
Writers have very busy lives. I had no idea how busy until I decided to write full-time. 1. You need to constantly work on your WIP (work in progress, for non-writers). 2. Create…
