When we are new to writing, and are in the process of preparing to find a publisher, or publish our own book, each of us has some unique challenges. Let’s assume we have done much in the way of the basics. We have taken courses, we understand how important …
THE BONES OF A STORY Course Description In this course we will examine the creation of a story from beginning to end, and will include an in-depth look at the basic starting point of the premise. We will then cover the following: the seven major bones of any story, …
Perfectionism, Procrastination and other annoying “P” words for writers of all kinds. Two phrases I most dislike are “Push through the fear and do it anyway.” and “Just do it.” Now I will grant you that many of us belong to the procrastinators club — whose motto is: “When faced with …
Inspiration for a writer comes from the every day, the unusual, the mundane, and the brilliant. This is why I belong to a writers’ group. They include some very inspiring people. At our meetings, discussions and retreats I have plumbed new depths of my own creativity. Best of all, I have begun …
I write because I breathe. Writing is such a part of this incarnation of me, that I would sooner stop breathing than put down my pen or turn off my computer’s word processor. How I love that my muse never forsakes me. No matter where or when I am, ideas flood …
I think I am channelling Isaac Asimov. I have long been a great fan of science fiction, having grown up with Arthur Clarke, Douglas Adams, Poul Anderson, Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Anne McCaffrey, Andre Norton, …. good grief, this list could go on forever. Each and every author gave me …