Turning Handwriting into Text, Part 1

Turning Handwriting into Text, Part 1

by | Aug 13, 2023 | Blog, Life, Method, Writing

I have what seems to be a never-ending quest. I love to write by hand. I do my best thinking when I do so. I’m at my most creative. I create my characters, write the story of how they received their wound, describe their goals and motivations, go into detail...
The Editing Read-Through

The Editing Read-Through

by | Aug 6, 2023 | Blog, Method, WIP, Writing

How many times have a heard an author complain that they’ve read through their book at least a hundred times? I’m certain that’s an exaggeration, but honestly, how many times do you need to go through your book before it’s ready to send out to your professional...
It’s all in your head

It’s all in your head

by | Jul 30, 2023 | Blog, WIP, Writing, Writing Craft

Did what you meant to write make it to the page? When I first started writing, my husband would read my work and then ask me why I didn’t put in this or that, or he would say that he didn’t understand the characters or their motivations. I would explain that I was...
Marketing Feelings

Marketing Feelings

by | Jul 23, 2023 | Blog, Business of Writing, Writing

“Art is a container for your feelings.” Jane Friedman, according to David Gaughran. We all know that the best books make you feel. It doesn’t matter whether those feelings are happiness, sadness, excitement, anguish, or disappointment (unless it’s disappointment that...
Kindle Scribe: Review

Kindle Scribe: Review

by | Jul 16, 2023 | Blog, Life, Writing

I bought myself a new toy and it is so much fun! I’ve been thinking for the past few years about buying a Remarkable 2 tablet. It’s an e-ink electronic writing tablet and it’s gotten really good reviews. It’s been recommended by David Gaughran...
Mining Your Life and Work for Stories and Content

Mining Your Life and Work for Stories and Content

by | Jul 9, 2023 | Blog, Method, Writing

How often have you been asked where you get your ideas for your book? I think every author gets asked that question—a lot! But how do you answer? With a story of your own? (I was riding the subway and it just came to me.”) Or do you avoid answering all together? So...