A Word for the Year Past and Ahead

by | Dec 28, 2020 | Blog, Life, Writing

The Washington Post had a fascinating article: they asked readers to describe the year past in one word or phrase, say why in a paragraph, and then say what they were looking forwar d to in 2021. There were so many fascinating replies. If you’ll indulge me, I shall...
Looking at the big picture

Looking at the big picture

by | Dec 20, 2020 | Blog, Method, Writing, Writing Craft

When we write a story, it’s so easy to get lost in the details. We want to be sure to include all of those luscious little bits like the smell of her hair, the feel of his skin, the warmth of the sun as it streams in through the windows. We describe the settings in...
Give Yourself a Holiday Gift

Give Yourself a Holiday Gift

by | Dec 13, 2020 | Blog, Life, Self-publishing, Writing

As we get closer to the end of the year, it’s natural – and even expected – to pause and think of everything we achieved (or didn’t) in the past year. I took a few minutes to look back through my calendar. It has this lovely column to one side of each full-month...
My New Writing Software Passion: Fictionary

My New Writing Software Passion: Fictionary

by | Dec 6, 2020 | Blog, Method, Writing

I get very passionate about software and writing tools – I don’t know if you’ve noticed that about me. I find something new and I have to have it, play with it, use it… for at least one book, if not more. I’ve tried out a lot of writing software (you can find my list...
Gift Giving

Gift Giving

by | Nov 29, 2020 | Blog, Business of Writing, Self-publishing, Writing

It’s Thanksgiving; the holiday season has begun. With that, our minds turn to what we are thankful for and how we can show our appreciation. As with most, if not all writers, I am most thankful for my readers. For those who tell me who they are by signing up for...
Always Proofread, No Matter What

Always Proofread, No Matter What

by | Nov 15, 2020 | Method, Self-publishing, Writing

The very last step in the publishing process is sadly, something a lot of authors either skip altogether or rush through—the proofreading process. It’s tedious! You have to read through your work one more time after having read through at least a thousand times...