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October 24, 2022
Why Write Scary
Yesterday, there was a high school shooting in our city. Depending on which news story you read, there were six or eight people taken to the hospital. Three people, including the shooter, died. Why on earth when the world is a scary place should we allow children to have scary books? There are as many … Continue reading Why Write Scary →
October 23, 2022
Getting Ready for NaNoWriMo
Are you a writer who believes that you should write each and every day? Or do you write only when the mood/muse strikes you? I have to admit that I hate rigid rules like BIC – Butt in Chair. This is the idea that you put your butt in the chair and stay there even … Continue reading Getting Ready for NaNoWriMo →
October 20, 2022
How Writers Get Paid
If you want to make a living as a writer it is important to understand the various way that writers get paid which also means you need to understand different kinds of rights. Work-for-hire The writing that I do for Red Line is work-for-hire. That means that they own the copyright and I am paid … Continue reading How Writers Get Paid →
October 19, 2022
How to Make Your Story Unique
Earlier this week, I read a post on the Nelson Literary Agency site about making your women’s fiction glow. Whether you write women’s fiction, mysteries, or picture books, the post held lessons for us all. It was about making your story unique. In the post, Angie Hodapp writes about going beyond your typical PTA meeting. … Continue reading How to Make Your Story Unique →
October 18, 2022
When Should I Give Up?
This is a question I’ve been seeing lately although it has taken a number of forms. Some of these are: The answer to each is going to vary. But really, let’s get this out of the way. Being a working writer is NOT easy. It isn’t for everyone. And some people are never going to … Continue reading When Should I Give Up? →
October 17, 2022
Halloween Books for Younger Readers
I love Halloween books. Love them. And I don’t mean just books for younger readers. I love old school horror that relies on the creep factor vs gore. Stories that are atmospheric and keep you waiting for the thing that goes bump in the night are the best! But I love Halloween books and creepy … Continue reading Halloween Books for Younger Readers →
October 16, 2022
5 Steps to Rewriting Based on Editorial Feedback
I’m sure that you’ve heard the adage – 90% of writing is rewriting. And that’s pretty close to true. I draft a manuscript. Then I add in fill in the gaps. Then I make sure it reads smoothly. Then I check the reading level. Then I print it out and revise on paper. Think I’m … Continue reading 5 Steps to Rewriting Based on Editorial Feedback →
October 13, 2022
Help! I’m Stuck!
I hate it when I’m on deadline and I have that sinking feeling. Something about my chapter just is not working. That’s where I was yesterday. By this afternoon my editor is expecting an outline and sample chapters. But something about that chapter just wasn’t working. I felt confident enough when I initially drafted it … Continue reading Help! I’m Stuck! →
October 12, 2022
3 Tips on Conducting an Interview
One of my jobs as a blogger at The Muffin, the WOW! Women on Writing blog is to interview writers who place in the flash fiction contests. I’ve also started interviewing authors here on my own blog. These Q&A posts give us all an opportunity to learn about writing from someone else’s perspective. But there … Continue reading 3 Tips on Conducting an Interview →
October 11, 2022
When You Hate Something That’s Oh So Popular
Last night my husband and I sat down to watch episode 1 from season 1 of an incredibly popular series. I’m not certain but I think there may be something like 5 seasons. It is so popular that there is merchandise. We made it through 17 minutes before we turned it off. I can hear … Continue reading When You Hate Something That’s Oh So Popular →
