Endings: Last Impressions
I dread endings because I never know what to expect. I’ve read a few (even from my favorite authors) that bothered me because I didn’t like the last thought, action, or phrase of the character - it was supposed to be more inspiring, more romantic … just more. Picture [...]
Editing: How to Be a Good Crit Partner
Photo Credit If you want someone to critique your work, you need to be ready to return the favor. Being a good crit partner, however, is more than just being able to identify and point out mistakes. It’s an intimate writing relationship that should be handled like any [...]
Guest Post: Writing A Book from the Heart by Margaret Daley
I have been fortunate to have written several books over the years that have been from my heart--a story that I was passionate to write and had to put it down on the paper. The books in The Men of the Texas Rangers Series have all come from a place [...]
Editing: Go Deeper – Get A Critique
Photo Credit I’ve never met a woman who didn’t love her child. The kid’s not perfect, but it doesn’t matter. Mom pours all of her heart and efforts into her little one and she loves the results, warts and all. That’s you and your manuscript. You’re too [...]
Blogging Basics: Give, Don’t Just Take
Photo Credit Last month I gave some tips on how to network. Connecting your blog with others is a great way to gain readership and spread your name. There is, however, a fine line between networking your blog and shameless self-promotion. You need to know where that line [...]