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Category Archives: The Author Life
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 author's life, Patricia Kiyono, plots, Preparing for writing, romance, The Author Life, writing
Tagged Deb Dixon, GMC, Gwen Hayes, Romancing the Beat, story structure, writing process
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Guest Authors: Meredith Bond and Pru Warren and the Writers’ Block Party Podcast
I love finding authors who find unique ways of reaching their audiences. Recently, I heard about a podcast featuring Meredith Bond, a fellow member of Marketing for Romance Writers group. I immediately contacted her for more information, and she kindly … Continue reading
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
Writing Life BC and AD
This week, our resident hound posed this prompt: We’ve previously discussed how summers typically affect our writing schedules or outputs, but this summer of 2020 was unique in many ways. Tell us whether these unique factors affected your writing… and … 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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What Was I Supposed to Do?
This week’s topic of discussion: What is something for which you constantly need reminding? I’ve been a list-maker for many years, and I always have a calendar or two nearby. Both habits sprang from a string of embarrassing events which … Continue reading
Posted in Daily life, Dealing with stress, experiences, Patricia Kiyono, The Author Life
Tagged adulting, forgetfulness, reminders
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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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