Cate Noble's Blog, page 2
February 7, 2009
What I Read Before Writing
I have a ritual that helps me transition my mindset from mundane mode to writer mode.
On the floor, right beside my magic writing chair, is a book on the craft of writing. Before turning to the day's work, I take five minutes and read a chapter. The book can be about any aspect of writing: genre specifics, grammar, plotting, etc. My only prerequisite is that the book has to be inspiring. It has to make me yearn to start. Again.
I'm currently reading THE LIE THAT TELLS A TRUTH: A GUIDE TO ...
February 2, 2009
Getting Started
As part of my quest to grow/learn/expand, I recently added Life Strategies Coach to the evolving list of Who I Am. Marrying that title to another on my list – Romantic Suspense Author – means the emphasis of this blog will be inspiration and creativity in novel writing.
Translation: some days the topic will be How I Feel. Other days it's How I Do It. But always it will pertain to writing.
Today it's HIF about blogging. Confession: I've never blogged in my life. The very format – short...
