Category Archives: Preparing for writing

Towing the Line

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

“If one — and only one — of your stories would be adapted for the silver screen, which one would you select? Would you prefer to write the screenplay… or just watch from the sidelines while the studio uses whoever … Continue reading →

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Writers Block Themselves

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

Our Monday Fox asked: What are some ways you deal with writer’s block?I can tell you how others don’t deal with it. The inability to finish a story, to get past a plot hole, to link one set of happenings … Continue reading →

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Guest: Author Alexa Kang [Free book offer]

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

Guest: Author Alexa Kang [Free book offer] I picked up Alexa Kang’s “Shanghai Story” for something a little different to read.I had no idea just how different it would be. It is the bravest piece of work that I have … Continue reading →

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Planning My Work

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Patricia Kiyono

“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 →

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Gettin’ It Down

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Tonette Joyce

This week The Hound asked: “Most of us (writers) will depart this earth with several unfinished manuscripts. Have you ever thought of what might become of them? Will someone in your family pick them up and FINISH them? [as the … Continue reading →

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Branching Out as an Author?

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Patricia Kiyono

I posed this week’s topic: What kind of book would you like to write that you haven’t tried before? I love to read most genres in the romance category, but the ones that usually keep me reading are those that … Continue reading →

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Searching for the Real Me

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Patricia Kiyono

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 →

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I Do and I Don’t

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Elaine Cantrell

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 →

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Heeeere, Shippy, Shippy, Shippy!

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Tonette Joyce

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 →

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Just My Two Cents

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Elaine Cantrell

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 →

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