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Pitching, a First Time
I am no longer a pitch virgin. On Saturday at the Houston Writers Guild April Conference, I had my first experience with a professional agent. And it was good. When…
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First Writer’s Retreat…and I think I’m addicted
Last weekend, I attended my first writer's retreat. Four story tellers gathered at a lake view property in Rancho Viejo, TX. We left friends, with better stories and shared camaraderie.…
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That’s What She Said
As I approach revising my second novel, I'm eager to be efficient as well as thorough. I have high hopes for this story and I want to make sure my…
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Writing is a Business
I took Friday off. It was grand. I binge watched Louie CK's show on Netflix. I highly recommend using your vacation days, even if it's one day for no reason,…
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First draft of Gabriella and Periwinkle Complete
Drum roll, please! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R5gHF0vzew I made it!!! The first draft of Gabriella and Periwinkle is complete. Not only did I get those five chapters written, I added another chapter earlier…
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Six Helpful Writing Blogs
As I trudge my way through the craft of writing, I find myself hungry for more information and helpful hints. I assume many of you look for the same resources.…
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January Progress
So far, so okay, with my yearly plan. Analyze with me and see what you think. A Blog Post Once a Week: I have posted a new blog every Sunday…
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Series or One Offs: Choose your poison
I have piles of books on my window sill and virtual piles on my Nook. I am reading as quickly as I can, but get bogged down with series. That…
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NaNoWriMo Prep
It's almost time for the great writer sojourn that is National Novel Writing Month. The goal is to write 50K words in one month resulting in the first draft of…
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Revising Attempt Number One
I sit at the desk in a Hilton Garden Inn staring at the cell phone box which perfectly fit all 535 pages of the printed first draft of Tarbin's True Heir.…