Endings: Lasting Impressions
I dread endings because I never know what to expect. I’ve read a few endings (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. We’ve [...]
School Days by Kellie Coates Gilbert
When the sound of school buses rumble down my street in early September, I’m no longer waking excited little boys, pulling on new tennis shoes, grabbing Disney- themed backpacks and heading out with my sons for that memorable milestone experienced each fall—the first day of school. Still, I carry memories [...]
Endings: Make ‘Em Good
The End. Are you sure? That may seem like a silly question, but I wouldn’t it if I hadn’t read stories that weren’t really finished. There’s nothing more frustrating that a book with a bad ending, but what exactly makes up a good ending? Who knows - there are no [...]
Blogging Basics: Get Connected
Photo Credit Networking isn't just for business after hours. It's gone virtual, bringing websites, tweets, and blogs together. Learning how to network will not only drive up traffic to your blog, it will also guide you to like-minded bloggers who can inspire, encourage, and support your efforts. There [...]
As You Come to the End…
Photo Credit The end. It’s not quite that easy. When I write a story I usually know how it’s going to end, but I have to figure out how to get it there. It’s all about building the tension, challenging your characters, until you’re ready to run the [...]