Writing a book is a funny bit of business. It starts with an idea, oftentimes a seemingly nonsensical idea, that would lead a layperson nowhere. But as a writer, it is your job to plant that seed of an idea and nurture it, till it grows into a story. But you can’t stop there becauseContinue reading “From the Top”
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Once More With Feeling
Well it’s that time again. Time for me to dust off the cobwebs in my brain and get back to work writing a new story. This one involves a witch…or is she a witch…maybe more than meets the eye? Who knows? Well…I do. But that’s for me to know and you to find out asContinue reading “Once More With Feeling”
Write what you know
I think we can all agree that the John Wick movies would be nowhere near as magically magnificent as they are without Keanu Reeves. His dedication to being as realistic as possible is a testament to his professionalism. Likewise, we wouldn’t pay to see a ballerina who didn’t practice every day or a trumpeter withContinue reading “Write what you know”
What doesn’t kill you and why is it supposed to make you stronger?
“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”, originally phrased “That which does not kill us, makes us stronger” is a quote attributed to the German philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche. You know, the one who talked about the abyss gazing back? That dude is just a bundle of laughs. I’ve always hated that saying. Because it isn’tContinue reading “What doesn’t kill you and why is it supposed to make you stronger?”
Michigan Writer’s Workshop
One of the many joys of being a writer is in the community. Writing is oftentimes a solitary endeavor, but the writing process as a whole is a team endeavor. Whether you enlist the help of beta readers to provide input on your latest draft, or team up with another author much like you mightContinue reading “Michigan Writer’s Workshop”
Hope Bolinger’s Blog Tour
Those amongst you who also share the terrible affliction commonly referred to as a passion for writing may be familiar with the notion of a blog tour. For those of you who are not similarly afflicted, I will provide a brief explanation. Authors understand the difficulty of getting their message out there for public consumption.Continue reading “Hope Bolinger’s Blog Tour”
Adventures in Editing
While the editing process rarely yields anything resembling joy, I was granted a brief respite from my suffering when Grammarly decided to fat shame a faerie. It was all downhill from there though. This isn’t an edit of Sword and Shield. That particularly grueling process came to an end and was sent to my agentContinue reading “Adventures in Editing”
So You Want to Be A Writer?
Well, join the club. Seriously. Join the club. If you search the hashtag WritingCommunity on Twitter you will find an assortment of aspiring and/or established writers for you to commune with. Writing does not have to be a solitary activity. Humans are social creatures by nature and, while writers fall into a rather peculiar sub-sectionContinue reading “So You Want to Be A Writer?”
Time to Dismember that Baby
Any Work In Progress, especially your first, will feel as precious as a newborn baby. You protect and love it fiercely. And when an agent, editor, or beta reader tells you you need to make drastic changes to your work, the tendency is to gasp in a Scarlett O’Hara-esque manner. “Make a big change,” youContinue reading “Time to Dismember that Baby”
Say it With Me: No Idea is Stupid
Hey, do you want to read a story about giant worms that vomit a substance that enhances the mind and powers spaceships? A lot of people would politely decline while backing away slowly, were they presented with an elevator pitch like that. But Frank Herbert had a dream and he worked tirelessly till he madeContinue reading “Say it With Me: No Idea is Stupid”