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January 30, 2016
What Words to Avoid in Your Writing
Source: What Words to Avoid in Your Writing
Read this on another blog. Great advice to consider when revising and editing you work.
Creativity Tip Sheet
Suffering from writer’s block? Found this on unstuck.com and thought it had some great ideas. If this inspires you, you can download a copy here.
January 24, 2016
Writers Unite, or Why You Should Support Your Fellow Authors
Great post.
Pic shared by @martinmarroitt Martin Marriott on Twitter
I have often noticed that it seems to be a common notion that it is pointless gathering other writers as followers on social media, sharing writing tips and advice.
Over and over again I have seen the advice that you need to be targeting the people who will buy your books, the readers, instead. That if you write about writing and share writing advice, you will only attract other writers interested in using your advice and won’t sell any books.
To me, this idea makes little sense because it seems to neglect one vital point – all writers ARE readers.
They are some of the most voracious readers you will find anywhere. While not every bookworm is is writer, every writer is by nature an avid reader as well.
So support each other, share each other’s books on social media, cross promote…
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January 22, 2016
The Neurobiology of Writing
This is funny because it’s true.
2nd Annual San Antonio Indie Book Fest
I have secured a table for the Second Annual San Antonio Indie Book Fest in July. More information will follow as the event gets closer.
January 15, 2016
Writer Problems
When you’re trying to write and your cat thinks your lap is a pillow.
L.M. Nelson, Author of the Scrubs series
January 6, 2016
Meet The Characters – Part 6
Today for Meet the Characters you will meet my female lead, Jane.
Full name: Jane Elizabeth Davine (pronounced da-vin)
Age: early-20’s
Physical Description: 5’7″ brunette with emerald green eyes. Toned, athletic, curvy figure.
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Family: Father, Dale Davine. Mother deceased. Has a younger brother, Brian.
Education: A Psychology major at UC Berkeley. Member of the Alpha Phi sorority.
Career Goals: Leaning towards Sports Psychology
Hobbies: Reading, baking, shopping, dancing, water sports
Favorite things: Teddy bears, Chinese food, Diet Pepsi, mint chocolate chip ice cream, yogurt, books, shoes, sorority parties, basketball
Favorite Places: The beach, bookstores, libraries, dance clubs
Music Preference: Dance/ club music
Relationship Status: Single
Weaknesses: Has a slight temper and can be stubborn at times.
Character traits: A spunky, energetic social butterfly. Her mind wanders quite often. Emotional. Slightly rebellious. Feisty. Supports medical causes and volunteers her time at hospitals and medical organizations. Refuses to eat fried food.
January 3, 2016
Meet The Characters – Part 5
Today I introduce you to Sarah.
Full name: Sarah Chan
Age: mid-20’s
Physical Description: 5’0″ Chinese-American. Usually wears jeans and sweatshirts.
Education: Currently pursuing M.D. degree at UC Berkeley-UCSF Joint Medical Program. Speaks fluent English and Chinese.
Career Goals: To graduate from medical school. Undecided on a specialty.
Favorite things: Sweatshirts, chocolate milkshakes, curling up on the couch and watching movies
Relationship Status: Single
Character traits: Introvert. Doesn’t talk much unless
she has a strong opinion about something. Shy around
unfamiliar people.
January 2, 2016
Meet The Characters – Part 4
Time for another episode of meet the characters. Today I introduce you to Mandy.
Full name: Amanda (Mandy) Stevens
Age: mid-20’s
Physical Description: Thin-framed blonde. Regularly wears pink lacy attire and flowery accessories.
Hometown: Santa Monica, CA
Family: Has six sisters.
Education: Currently attending UC Berkeley-UCSF Joint Medical Program. Pursuing M.D. degree. Undecided on a specialty.
Career Goals: Considering General Practice or Pediatrics.
Hobbies: Scrapbooking
Favorite things: Hallmark Channel, Bath and Body Works, peacocks, Santa Monica sunsets, palm trees, hanging out at the beach
Relationship Status: Single
Character traits: Bubbly personality. Spontaneous. Unpredictable. Quirky. Slightly ditzy and dreadfully unorganized. Openly speaks her mind.
