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…
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.…
Chasing Plot Bunnies
For writers, ideas are prevalent when we open our minds to them. Every time we come into contact with another human being, watch a TV…
Who Cares About Writers?
A few weeks ago my mom stayed for an impromptu dinner at my house. Even though we live fairly close to each other, it’s difficult…