Category Archives: Writing
Writing By Firelight
Last night I discovered a new tool: Writing by firelight. I’ve had this section of my WIP that I wanted to rewrite, but haven’t been able to find the right words. I’ve tried different strategies: timed writing, daydreaming, clustering, I’ve … Continue reading
Breaking Down Editorial Letters
Lately I’ve gotten a couple of questions about editorial letters–those pesky little (and sometimes, not so little) letters writers receive from their editor requesting revisions to their book after the publisher has purchased it. (Or, if the book sold as a proposal, after … Continue reading
My Secret Project
One of the most common pieces of writing advice I’ve heard (besides write what you know) is write what you read. Pick a genre. Stick to it. Build a brand. But for me, this has always posed a problem. I … Continue reading
Why I Write
Last week my “baby” graduated from preschool. I passed another milestone last week as well: I’ve now been writing for five years. Both events got me to thinking. I always liked writing when I was a child, but I never … Continue reading
Spring Is In the Air
I woke up yesterday morning feeling antsy, and not wanting to resume my normal breakfast maker/shoe and jacket finder/carpool driver/Mom-of-all-trades routine, trying to squeeze in some writing in between it all. I realized that one year ago this week my … Continue reading
Big Announcement
Welcome and thanks for stopping by! After months of waffling I’m finally taking the plunge into the blogosphere! For the last five years I’ve been writing fiction whenever I could squeeze the time in—before the kids woke up, nap time, … Continue reading
