Category Archives: Preparing for writing

From Seeds to Blooms: Developing Characters

Posted on April 1, 2019 by

When I read a book, I like to get to know the characters, but when I think about the story later, I rarely remember what they looked like. I tend to focus more on how they handle the central problem. … Continue reading →

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Git ‘er Done!

Posted on January 14, 2019 by

One of our foxes asked, “What stops you dead in your tracks when writing?” For me, it’s usually one of these six things: Family needs: Of course, this is the non-negotiable interruption. When my mom needs to get to the … Continue reading →

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Guest: Author Laura Benedict

Posted on April 27, 2018 by

This week I would like to welcome Laura Benedict as my guest. Laura is a versatile, award winning writer whose work crosses into several genres. Thank you for joining us, Laura! I have yet to have the nerve to read … Continue reading →

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Readers

Posted on June 30, 2017 by

Free week and I am going to ask my dear writing friends how they find what we call “Beta Readers”. I have not had great success with finding people who ‘get’ my kind of writing. I have asked those who … Continue reading →

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“Write” Here

Posted on September 23, 2016 by

Yes, not using “Right” was intentional, since this week we are discussing where we write. And here I sit: My HP All-In-One has been my place of choice for the past three years…except when it has broken-down three times this … Continue reading →

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Guest: Author Tracy Weber

Posted on July 15, 2016 by

Today I would like to welcome author Tracy Weber. I met Tracy online through mutual friends and bought her first novel for my yoga instructor… Why? Because my instructor and I had a conversation about how she found herself solving … Continue reading →

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I’m new here!

Posted on February 23, 2016 by

I am so delighted to join the Four Foxes, One Hound blog. Since this is the free topic week, I thought I’d introduce myself. My name is Joselyn Vaughn. I am a stay at home mom whose children have all … Continue reading →

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