Category Archives: writing
Obstacle Course For Writers
I’m sure you have done an obstacle course at least once in your lifetime. An obstacle course is defined as a series of challenging physical obstacles an individual or team must perform while being timed. Today, I present to you … Continue reading
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Nobody Said It Would Be Easy
I am disappointed in myself. When I stumbled upon the a to z blog writing challenge, I was thrilled. It was exactly what I needed for my blog. Immediately I jotted down each post title in my journal. There was … Continue reading
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THE TEN D’S ALL WRITERS NEED
1. Diligence – You must push forward, even when you don’t want to. 2. Determination- Believe in yourself. Trust that others will see the beauty in your written word. 3. Dedication- Once you commit to becoming a writer set aside … Continue reading
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BELIEVE
Often, when I do interviews for my blog I end with asking the author if they have a favorite word. Today’s blogging letter is B which also happens to be the first letter of my favorite word. I don’t have … Continue reading
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ACT IT OUT
ACT IT OUT This blog post has been walking around my thoughts for a while. I’m glad it coincides with the first letter of the blog writing challenge from A to Z. Have you ever got to the point in … Continue reading
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EDIT ALOUD
All writers edit. How we edit may differ. Some of us might play music while reading through the work in progress. Some may need complete silence. The purpose of editing is to re-read the work written in hopes … Continue reading
WRITING EQUALS LOVE
Happy Valentines Day! In celebration of this lovely day I thought it would be appropriate to list the things I love about being a writer. What do you love about writing? Being able to go into a zone … Continue reading
Writers, What’s Your Story?
Every time I walk into a book store or library a feeling consumes me. The feeling is a combination of excitement, inspiration and contentment. I always have the same thought, This is where I belong. I feel at home … Continue reading
Interview with author Rebecca Hamilton
Rebecca Hamilton is another author I met thanks to Twitter. I’m looking forward to today’s interview with her. Rebecca’s debut novel The Forever Girl (Book 1 of the Forever Girl Series) was recently released and I’m excited to … Continue reading
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QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR CHARACTER
Characters usually present themselves to me by name first. Once a name comes to mind, I start envisioning my character. I imagine their features, I hear their voices, I think about what their habits may be, how their minds think … Continue reading
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