Well, the vacation is over – photos are up on the Author’s Travels tab if you’d like to see my take on the Denver area. You’ve heard me say you […]
On Writing
Posts about the craft of writing
Think You’re Cut Out To Be a Writer? Take This Simple Quiz!
Do you think you’re cut out to write? Here’s a short (tongue-in-cheek) quiz to determine whether you’re right. 1, The laundry needs to be done. You … a. Do […]
5 Common Misconceptions About Writing
Here are some common misconceptions people have about writing and writers. Do any of them surprise you? You have to have time to write. Real writers make time. They usually […]
Quick Editing Tips
Nobody likes editing. We’d all rather be writing 24/7 but editing must be done in order to produce a finished work. Here are some quick tips to get you started. […]
Why Writing Will Make You Question Everything
If you’re a writer, you don’t think like the rest of the world. An author’s brain looks at things differently. Here’s why writing will make you question everything. Authors get […]
10 Practical Ways To Write While Holding Down a Day Job
How many of you hold down a day job in addition to your writing? Writing as a second job isn’t the easiest thing to do, but it’s not impossible, either. […]
Writing vs. Typing
Do you use a computer or write longhand? There are pros and cons for writing longhand. Many authors prefer writing in a journal, especially for their first draft. Sometimes your […]
Are Writing Workshops Worth It?
Have you ever thought about attending a writing workshop? Is a workshop worth the money? It all depends. on your level of expertise – If you’re a beginning writer, you […]
Contemplating NaNoWriMo
I’ve done NaNoWriMo several times. Not consecutive years … it seems to work out that I write one book, then use the next year to polish and edit it. However, […]
Honest News
I’ve had a (well, emailed at any rate) chat with my agent. It’s time for some honest truth and some soul-seeking. Evidently, today’s market is not ready for what the […]