Laura Pepper's Blog, page 29
April 24, 2012
Looking for a Critique Partner Listings, April 24th 2012
April 20, 2012
Writing Links from around the web, 4/16-4/20
April 16, 2012
Actively Unblock Writer’s Block with these Time Tested Techniques!
April 9, 2012
Interview with Terri Giuliano Long – Author of the bestselling novel In Leah’s Wake . Balancing being a Mom, an Author & having a fulltime job!
Interview with Terri Giuliano Long – Author of the bestselling novel In Leah's Wake . Balancing being a Mom, an Author & having a fulltime job!
**WARNING!! This is a GREAT interview, don't miss it!!!**
If you haven't heard of Terri Guiliano Long (left) and her book, In Leah's Wake in the last year or so, you might have been living in a cave, in the Sahara or on a desert island (in which case you need to call me and we need to be friends. A desert island sounds wonderful right about now….!).
*Dreaming of island with book and drink in hand…
Snaps back to reality.*
Terri self-published her YA In Leah's Wake in April, 2011 and by August, it ...
April 6, 2012
Writing Links, best of the web 4/2-4/6
I'm in England! As we speak my father is feeding my husband smelly blue English cheeses.. I feel I must rescue him. Here are some great links from around the web this week. I hope you have a wonderful weekend - it's nice to be home!
Writing Lessons from the Newsroom – Jeff Goins Writer
5 lessons in writing from a newsroom journalist.
3 Reasons to Write Stream of Consciousness Narrative – The Write Practice
Faulkner may have been your least favorite guy in school but stream of consciousness...
April 2, 2012
7 Quick Fire Questions and 3 Tips with Melinda Morgan, author of Étude (YA) GIVEAWAY ALERT!!
Today's Quick Fire Questions & 3 Tips are with Melinda Morgan, YA author of Étude! Étude is written for an older YA audience, has nothing to do with vampires, but builds upon the foundation of horror fantasy addressed by Ms. Meyers in her successful Twilight series. Sound like your thing? Leave a comment by this Friday 6th April and be in with a chance to win a copy of the book!
7 Quick Fire Questions
1. Dream job/career when you were a child?
Interestingly enough, I actually had imaginary...
March 30, 2012
Writing Links: Best of the Web 3/26 – 3/29
Best links from around the web this week! Have a great weekend, and happy reading!
1. The Best Way to Begin a Writing Career – Jeff Goins Writer
The best place to practice your writing skills is by writing for magazines. Find out why it's important to write for websites and magazines etc.
2. 7 Reasons Your Muse Isn't Talking to You – The Write Practice
Being a good lover to your muse and working on your relationship with her/him can get your far in your writing career. Learn how.
March 27, 2012
Critique Partner Wanted Listings! 3/26 -
Taken from the LWC forums, as well as personal messages I receive each month. If I missed you, leave a comment or feel free to leave a request on the facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/LadiesWhoCritique
Happy Critiquing!
@laurenmckellar YA Novella
"Hello,
I am currently looking for feedback on a second draft of my YA novella. I am more than happy to swap, or just receive feedback on any level, from line by line editorial to big scale feedback.
The story line is based on a teenage girl...
March 23, 2012
7 Questions, 3 Tips with Author Allison Winn Scotch.
Allison Winn Scotch says in the author bio on her site:
"I was born in the '70s at 3:43 AM in Charlottesville, VA. After my mother assured my father that yes, he could take that business trip to Montreal because, no, there was no chance that I would be making my appearance while he was gone, out I popped. Which my parents now like to use as a frequent analogy about my general attitude and overall take on life."
SUCH fun!
The more official version of Allison's author bio is that she was a...
