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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 […]
November 19, 2015
Backstory: How to Avoid the Infodump
I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again, I love books and movies that manage to hide something, dropping clues until it all comes out. It’s a great way to give the reader the backstory a morsel at a time and avoid an infodump. I’ve written before about how Edward Bloor does it in […]
November 18, 2015
Revision Challenge
November is Picture Book Idea Month. I’m an idea person so this is great for me. And I love first drafts. Love. First. Drafts. The reason for that is simple, I often can’t fully process an idea until I get something on paper. As a result, I have a lot of early draft, first drafts, […]
November 17, 2015
Crafting Life Based Fiction
A friend of mine is writing a middle grade novel based on something that happened when she was in school. Another friend is writing a picture book based on a story she told her now-adult child each night. I’ve drawn on my relationships with various people when I create relationships between my characters. Many writers […]
