Writing is More Than the Rules
I’m really bummed that I’m missing the Olympics this year. A couple of years ago, my husband I decided to cut the cable bill because…
Being Emotionally Prepared for Critiques
Yesterday I went to my first meeting with my new critique group. I used the term “group” loosely since right now it’s just me and…
Your Character’s Manifesto
Last night, I finished reading The Summer of Skinny Dipping by Amanda Howells. It was a fun but deep book that left me thinking about…
But…It Has to Have a Happy Ending
When the Chocolatiers first talked about sharing our writing journeys with you, I hesitated. I’d already talked about my beginnings on my own blog–when I…
Instruction Manual for a Full-Time Writer?
One day a couple of months ago, I had an awesome day. I worked on my novel, wrote two blogs and was a social media…
Back to the Writing
Every time I take a break from writing and social media, it seems I come back with a little more perspective. I guess I’m the…
Your Writer’s Image
There have been a lot of these images going around Facebook lately. This one about writers is one of my favorites (along with the one…
A Letter From My Muse
A few weeks ago, on Hugs & Chocolate, Tonia Marie Houston was talking about how to “Conquer the Revision Blues” when she said, “Ask yourself…
Being a Confident Writer Before the Contracts
Last month I posted about being a new writer and the challenges we face emotionally with the daunting task of completing a first novel staring…
Time, To Rediscover Your Story
If you’ve written even a couple of stories in your writing life, I’m sure you’ve, at one time or another, lost sight of your story.…