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Planning My Work
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Our resident hound asked, “Typically, how many drafts do you complete — of a novel or novella — before you submit it to a publisher / editor … Continue reading
Posted in romance, writing, Patricia Kiyono, Preparing for writing, The Author Life, author's life, plots
Tagged GMC, writing process, story structure, Deb Dixon, Romancing the Beat, Gwen Hayes
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Searching for the Real Me
This week’s topic was one I proposed: If someone were to look at your internet search history, what conclusions might that person draw about you? I viewed my browsing history recently, and it looks like most of my online time … Continue reading
I Do and I Don’t
This week we’re talking about using notes. Well, I do and I don’t. I bought myself a nice appointment book, and I write down everything there. I do a schedule for my blog posts, doctor visits, outings with friends, etc. … Continue reading
Heeeere, Shippy, Shippy, Shippy!
This week: If, suddenly, after all your years of writing, your “ship” finally came in and your titles were receiving wide acclaim (and sales… and INCOME), what would you like to do with that “positioning” to help aspiring writers? That’s … Continue reading
Posted in art, author's life, authors, big plans, blessings, Books, careers, decisions, experiences, friends, helping others, inspiration, inspirational people, lifestyles, Miscellaneous, poetry, Preparing for writing, reading, research, teaching, The Author Life, Tonette Joyce, using talents, writers, writing
Tagged bakery/books shop, Beta readers, Book festivals, book signings, C-SPAN, encouraging writers, helping writers, mentoring, personal dreams, the writing process, Writers' forums, Writing Retreats, writing seminars
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Just My Two Cents
Many times when people find out I’m a writer they’ll say, “I always wanted to write a book too.” My answer? “That’s great. You should do it.” All the while I’m aware that most of them were just making conversation, … Continue reading
Posted in authors, Elaine Cantrell, Miscellaneous, Preparing for writing, writing
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So, You Want to Be a Writer?
This week’s topic: What advice would you give to an aspiring author? Last week, I participated in a faculty writing retreat at the university where I teach. Normally, these retreats take place on campus, but due to stay-at-home orders we … Continue reading
Posted in authors, inspiration, Patricia Kiyono, phrases, Preparing for writing, The Author Life, writers, writing
Tagged advice, quotes from successful people
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What a Character!
This week, one of our foxes asked, “Has anyone ever asked you to add them to one of your stories?” “Have you told anyone that you were basing a character on them?” I’ve based many of my characters on people … Continue reading