I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve restarted my writing career. My reasons for getting sidetracked are many. Because of life circumstances. Because of new paths and directions, like …
Writing Tips
I’m hardly an expert, (far from it,) but over the years, I’ve learned a lot, made a ton of mistakes, and I’m continuing to grow. So here’s what I know!
Lessons to Learn from 50 Shades of Grey
Let’s talk about 50 Shades of Grey. I’ve never read it beyond the sample chapter nor have I seen any of the movies. Not because I’m a prude who shuns …
If you ain’t first, you’re … probably having fun!
I love the movie, Talledega Nights, and I can quote pretty much every line. Especially the dinner scene ’cause I like to picture Jesus in a tuxedo T-shirt. As a …
Just Tell Their Story: Writing Advice from Chris Crutcher
Ah, writing conferences. How I miss them! Spending a day … sometimes two … learning and listening to amazing speakers along with other kindred spirits? Yes, please, sign me up! …
I Wrote an Okay Novel … and that’s okay.
After months and months of brainstorming, plotting, outlining, writing part of the draft, replotting, outlining, and then going back to the beginning … three times, I finally, FINALLY finished my …
Passion before Publication
A Lesson from Author Christine Lincoln There are some lessons in life that stick to you like spaghetti sauce stains to plastic storage containers. Others, however, are often quickly forgotten, …