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December 3, 2015
Prepositions: Can you end a sentence with one?
When I’m rewriting my work, I often find myself going to great lengths to change a sentence. Why? Because I’m trying to avoid ending it with a preposition. It is something I’ll let myself do on occasion here on the blog, because blogging tends to be less formal than other writing. But in print, I […]
December 2, 2015
Brainstorming: My PiBoIdMo Experience
PiBoIdMo (Picture Book Idea Month) ended on Monday. Going with the stated goals (30 ideas in 30 days), I have achieved success. I came up with 33 picture book ideas and 3 middle grade/ya ideas. What can I say? I don’t always brainstorm with a G-rating. All in all I have: 20 fiction ideas. Yeah, […]
December 1, 2015
Blogging Basics
If you write, it can be a good idea to blog. Regular blogging keeps you in the writing habit even when you have no other deadlines. It is also a great way to connect with readers and fellow writers. I’ve also had more than one editor Google me when they recieve a query. Because I […]
November 30, 2015
Help! I’ve found a book that’s the same as mine…
If you write for very long, this is going to happen to you at some point in time. You’ll have a manuscript in the works or on the back burner and you’ll be going merrily about your day. As you read through a book you’ve picked up at the library or read about a book […]
November 29, 2015
Writing Fantasy
Not long ago, a post was going around Facebook and various writing and book blogs. Apparently J.K. Rowling had finally revealed the correct pronunciation of Voldemort’s name (silent T). I have to admit that I was a little “that’s what you get” about the whole thing. If you write fantasy or science fiction, you spend […]
November 26, 2015
Activities: My most recent batch of activities online
Just as I was getting ready to stop working Wednesday afternoon, I got some good news from my Education.com editor. My latest batch of activities are up. Arts/Crafts: “3-D Pumpkin Collage.” I had a nice little surprise when I pinned this one. Someone else had already pinned it. Yay! “Autumn Beaded Bracelet.” I actually wear […]
November 25, 2015
Happy Thanksgiving!
For those of you who are in the US like I am, today is Thanksgiving Day. We’re always warned not to make assumptions during the holidays. Don’t assume that everyone has a loving family to spend time with. Don’t assume that everyone enjoys this time of year. I understand that but I’m still going to […]
November 24, 2015
Don’t Apologize: Just Write the Book
When I saw this button on my friend Janni’s Facebook wall, I thought about some writing advice that I’d heard in relation to 50 Shades of Gray. “Readers love unapologetic authors.” I don’t know that that is always the case, but I definitely agree with the button. A book that excites strong feelings in your […]
November 23, 2015
Recent Finds
I have several friends who love to go to garage sales, flea markets and thrift shops. I don’t go often (the house is full) but when I have the opportunity I like to check out the books. Shocking, yes? But I’m not looking for a favorite author. I’m looking at the antiques. This weekend my […]
November 22, 2015
different types of fiction
When an agent or editor says that they want literary work vs commercial work, do you know what they mean? I have to admit that I’ve had a much better idea what is commercial than what is literary. This infographic from PS Literary offers a great explanation of Literary, Upmarket, and Commercial Fiction. I just […]
