I have a special treat for today’s Writer Wednesday feature. I had the opportunity to virtually meet Shira Glassman through the Torquere and Prizm author lists; Prizm is Torquere’s Young Adult imprint. Shira recently signed with Prizm and her book … Continue reading →
Tips and tricks abound to aid the creative process. I’ve become familiar with some very clever ones, often through the warm and wise counsel of accomplished author Catherine A. Noon. She introduced me to the multi-talented Julia Cameron, for example, … Continue reading →
I am considering changing my career and have gone back to the basics, which for me, is What Color Is Your Parachute by Richard Nelson Bolles (which, if you haven’t read it or it’s been awhile, go pick up the new … Continue reading →
The local arboretum called to me recently for a much needed walk in the fresh air. To my delight, a mother mallard watched over her newly hatched brood in one of the ponds. Not wishing to disturb them, my companion … Continue reading →
Yes, for those more astute among you, today is not Wednesday. That was yesterday. This should maybe give you a clue as to my week, eh? So. Lessee. Today’s topic is Writer Wednesday, wherein we share our ideas and thoughts … Continue reading →
Today I find myself nearly smack in the middle of National Novel Writing Month. If you’re a writer, I hope you’re with me. This, my third effort, started shakily. With only a title thought up on a whim, one character … Continue reading →
Betcha thought this was gonna be about the election, eh? Nope! It’s about personal empowerment! Aunt Noony’s Five Tips to Regain Your Power and Your Voice Try morning pages. Write three pages of longhand writing in the morning, each day. … Continue reading →
Wow! I just finished reading an e-book and have never been so overwhelmed by typographical errors in my life. Never have I seen so many mistakes, to the point that they took me out of the story. Who edited this? … Continue reading →
As both an avid reader and fledgling writer, I often consider the naming of chapters. By no means do I consider the practice necessary, nor do I see many authors doing so these days. There are, however, times when I … Continue reading →
In thinking about a topic for today’s post, I am reminded why blogging is good for writers. Of all the forms of social media available to us, blogging is the most flexible and the most adaptable to an individual writer’s … Continue reading →