a2z: J – Just Do It
Lots of people have great story ideas, but most of those people never write a single word. The only reason I know about them is because everyone tells a writer about their stories. I think people believe that we writers have some secret to share that will help write them [...]
Monthly Writing Prompt
http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/view_photog.php?photogid=587 Oh baby, it's back to school time! A million school supplies, stocked and on sale. I could spend hours (and thousands of dollars) in Staples and Office Depot this time of year. How about you? Here's this month's writing prompt - what's the one school supply you had to have, and [...]
a2z: I – Inspiration
The only thing worse than going to the dentist is sitting in front of the computer and wanting to write, but not having any idea what to write. Maybe you’re stuck in the middle of your novel, or maybe you have a topic for an article but you can’t [...]
D’oh!
Does it seem like it's been a while since I posted something new? If not, it should. There was a little confusion, a mix-up of days, but starting tomorrow everything is back on track. I promise (I think...).In the meantime, something to ponder (courtesy of my brother-in-law, who read this [...]
a2z: H – Have Fun
Yesterday I wrote this elaborate post explaining what I like about writing fiction and how I got swept up in other things and blah, blah, blah. Then I looked back up at today's letter – H. The theme – Have Fun. My post – boring to write, boring to read. [...]