11 Things Writers Should Do Before the Year Ends
You just made me think of something I can do before the year is over. I have a non-fiction book I finished writing and I was going to wait until next week to start editing, but I’ve decided not to wait. Instead, I’m going to start the editing process now.
12 Gifts for Writers They’ll Actually Use
Paper and pens won’t help me as I am viaually impaired, but a distraction free afternoon to do some much needed writing would be great
Look Back at All You’ve Accomplished. It’s Good for You.
Thanks for these words of wisdom. May you and your family have a very merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.
Christmas musings
Merry Christmas everyone! Today I want to tell you about a song that resonated with me and made me think about Christmas bells in general. There is a song called Ding-a-ling the Christmas Bell by Lynn Anderson, that tells the story about a Christmas bell that was once the fanciest jingle bell in the … Read more
All Writers Must Learn to Be Bored
Thanks for this tip. When the weather permits, I sit out on the porch and allow myself to daydream. In this way, ideas come to me freely.
Character Interview with Genevieve Nichols
Hello everyone, my character Genevieve Nichols is dying to talk to you today, so we have another character conversation. Ann: What do you want to tell us all today Ms. Nichols? Genevieve: First of all, I want to set the record straight. I love both of my daughters unconditionally. I cannot help that … Read more
Character Interview with Jennifer McCarthy and her Mother
Hello everybody, Yesterday we had a conversation with a confused, scared Lydia McCarthy. She was holding back a bit of information, because she was afraid that her captors were standing away from the truck, listening to her conversation. However, today, I am having a conversation with Jennifer, her adopted sister. Don’t be surprised if their … Read more
Don’t Throw Away Your Old Journals
I’m glad you said that. Although I threw away an old journal, I’ll keep the painful thoughts in the one I am writing, because it is the story of who I used to be. You’ve inspired me today.
YES BLIND PEOPLE READ BOOKS, WE WRITE THEM TOO
via YES BLIND PEOPLE READ BOOKS, WE WRITE THEM TOO
Personally, I have four books published, all of which I eventually published on Amazon myself, so it just goes to show you that with a little help from writer friends and a publisher who knows how to format books, we too can publish our own books independently if we are unable to work with agents and editors.
Character Interview with Lydia McCarthy
Hello everyone, Today I am coming to you with another character interview. This time, I am speaking with Lydia McCarthy, from Journey to the Mountaintop, the second in my Stepping Stones Mystery series. Before I have a little chat with Lydia, I have a personal update to share with you. As of the date … Read more
Interview with Wildebeest
Hello everyone, Today I want to conduct a character interview with one of my villains in the Stepping Stones mystery series. Before I get started, let me give you a NaNoWriMo update. I didn’t reach my goal of 50K words at the end of last month, but you know what? That’s find by me. I … Read more
A Case For Adjectives?
This story will keep you riveted to your seat until the end.
The Book is Ready
Here’s an announcement from a newly published author who’s blog Ifollow. Please check it out.
NaNoWriMo update number 4,Keep adding words, though you don’t win
Hello everyone, Today I am bringing you my Nano update a day late, because in the US, yesterday was Thanksgiving, and I wanted to spend the time with my family. However, without further ado, let me give you my personal NaNoWriMo WIP, which is 28286. Although I am over half way done with my novel, … Read more
Why Do You Write?
There are several reasons why I write:
- It’s good therapy when I’m feeling down.
- Â I have stories to tell that will hopefully touch the life of just one person.
- Â I love using my imagination, and what better way to do so than through writing stories.
- Â The music within me turns into my stories. The words are my instrument and the songs with me are my stories.
Why do you write?
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The 12 Ridiculous Things Writers Do When They’re Tired
Oh my gosh, this is hilarious, and some of it sounds totally like me when I am tired. I was trying to write on my NaNoWriMo novel, and yes I did get nearly 1300 words in, I still fixed some minute mistakes. But spelling everything wrong or spelling the caracters name four different ways on … Read more