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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 writing brings out the world and characters I see in my head. One focus is style. For this post, I want to explore dialogue notation.…
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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, except that you need to breathe a little, because it’s become difficult to catch your breath in the world you’ve chosen of responsibilities and obligations…
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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 to explain how magic works in this world. How did I do this thing I was convinced I couldn’t do? My amazing, awesome, supportive family.…
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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. Here are a few I have found: 1. Mythcreants (also has a podcast) Heavily into the craft of writing, Mythcreants analyzes pieces of the written word. The…
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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 for the last five (six with this one). The blog now gets at least one hit a day. This is nothing. I know. I used…
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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 one book that kind of looked interesting, well, it turns out there are 19 books. My drive to complete things forces me to finish an…
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The Power of Networking
I love being part of a professional organization that encourages new authors and supports multi-published ones. The leaders of the Houston Writers Guild volunteer to organize events for over 200 members. Even if you don’t live anywhere near Houston, I would highly recommend you join this active organization! I have already signed up for the April Conference.…
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Book Reviews: Can you trust them?
I finished a book recently by a woman I met at a local convention. (I will not mention the author or the book, so don’t ask.) She was friendly enough at her booth and the blurb on the back fascinated me. I finally opened the cover a month ago…and hated every minute of it. The book…
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Beta Reading Experience for Future Beta Readers
I completed my first turn at beta reading a complete manuscript. I can verify, without a doubt, that I do NOT want to be an editor. (Read more at my previous post I don’t think I want to be an editor.) It’s exceptionally difficult to analyze another person’s work, especially when it’s someone you know. I did not…
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Author Platform
I have been busy these last few days trying to get my professional Facebook page up and running. Success! I added the link to this website. I knew I could do it inefficiently after many Google searches. If you feel so inclined and are a user of Facebook, please like my page. I have been active on…