Hey Y’all, today I have a post to share with you, but first, I need to give y’all a progress update on my writing. This month, for Camp NaNoWriMo, I have set my goal to fifty hours. Although I posted my project as Winter Haven Rescue, I find myself working on Journey to the … Read more
Here’s a great post, full of tips to help you determine the premise for your series. The author even links to a previous post about creating a series bible. Please share, like and comment on the original post. I hope you fine this helpful. Via The Series Premise
When you read books, do you find the little nuggets of inspiration the author has left behind? Why not use that inspiration to leave behind a part of your soul in your own writing. Here’s a post that explains what I’m talking about in greater detail. Please like, share and comment on the original blog. … Read more
If you’re thinking of writing your novel in more than one POV, the following post will give you some points to consider. On Writing Multiple POVs
Yes, you read that title right. It was so profound when I heard it in a dream yesterday morning, that I will have to say it again. Plot holes are like wounds, they both can be stitched up. Even though this little truth about writing and revisions caught me off guard when I heard it, … Read more
There are times when the noise surrounding us can be too distracting and can cause us unnecessary stress. I find that this is the case for me.
Although there are times when I like listening to instrumental music or my ffavorite songs to get my creative juices flowing, at other times I need total silence when I am working on a professional project or doing admin work for my author business.
Here’s an article that gives an in vepth look at why silence can be more condusive to creativity than relaxing music, especially if you’ve been surrounded by noise in your every day world.
Do you ever get an idea just as you’re falling asleep? How about having a dream that sticks with you from the moment you wake up? Here’s a post that will give you some insight on keeping your ideas close at hand before you fall asleep or when you first wake up.
via How to Remember Your Ideas When You’re Falling Asleep—or Waking Up!
I love the post linked here, because it’s a great tool for writing in any genre, no matter whether you write fantasy, mystery etc.
via World Building: Why Writers Need to be Sneaky When Building Worlds – by William L. Hahn…
Here’s something to think about when sending a story out for a competition. I might use this tip myself.
Hello everyone, Today I am coming to you with another character interview, from my fantasy novel in progress, entitled Winter Haven Rescue. Before we get started, I’d like to update you on my writing progress. I am nearly 26,000 words into the novel and I am loving every minute of it. When I did my … Read more
Are you a YA romance writer trying to find a market for your writing? Here’s a post with ten clichés you should avoid using if at all possible.
This post is for fantasy riters like me, as well as scifi wordsmiths.
via Don’t get lost in your own world… 6 tips for world building!
On the heals of one of the subjects Dr. Jennifer Ikner Lowry talks about a lot on her podcast, this blogpost has some very important tips we should consider as both readers and writers.
via Developing imagination and creativity through reading
To hear my interview on the Jen Lowry Writes podcast, please visit the following link:
https://anchor.fm/jen-lowry-writes/episodes/Special-Author-Interview—Ann-Harrison-Barnes—
Calling all bloggers! Here’s a contest you won’t want to miss.
Here’s an anthology opportunity for you writers out there in the blogosphere. I’ll probably be posting something here, yet I’m not sure what I’ll submit at the moment. Follow the blog for updates as they become available.
Here’s a post that explains why you should be willing to let go of ideas for scenes that don’t work in your WIP. However, when you let go of an idea or three, don’t forget to dump the unwanted scenes somewhere else, so you can use them in another project or two.
Hello everyone, Tonight I have a challenge for you. Before I give you the writing prompt, let me explain how I became inspired to publish a post like this. I was listening to The Jen Lowry Writes podcast last night, and Dr. Jennifer Ikner Lowry gave us listeners the following challenge: She said that … Read more
Have you ever had a story that just won’t leave you alone? here’s how one author handled her story.