Category Archives: Writer at Work

Finding Your Fire & Keeping It Hot

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Diana Stout

Finding Your Fire & Keeping It Hot A new year and a new me! What an explosion of events and opportunities that have come my way the last couple of months!!! And, I’m on fire, as a result! Truly ironic … Continue reading →

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The Secret of Writing: Why You Want At Least Four Drafts

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Diana Stout

Even though I’d been writing for nearly thirty years and writing various drafts, it wasn’t until I returned to school, learning how to teach college composition that I discovered the different drafts each had a name and a purpose. Once … Continue reading →

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Drafts, Titles, & Blurbs, Oh My!

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Diana Stout

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group November 3 question – What’s harder to do, coming up with your book title or writing the blurb? Drafts, Titles, & Blurbs, Oh My! Writing on some days flows easily. Most days not so much; … Continue reading →

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Decluttering an Office and Finding Gold!

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Diana Stout

When this writer cleaned out her writing files, she found treasures and a note from a prominent Hollywood production office. Continue reading →

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Six Paths of Writer Success

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Diana Stout

How does a writer measure her success? Dr, Diana Stout states that for her there are six. Continue reading →

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Going Wide…Maybe

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Diana Stout

I’m so stupid sometimes… Continue reading →

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2 Reasons Why You Don’t Want to Be an Author

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Diana Stout

2 Reasons Why You Don’t Want to Be an Author.

1) There’s no money in it. Continue reading →

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Posted on March 24, 2021 by Diana Stout

She looks at me like I’m old news. I’ve seen that look before… Continue reading →

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A Necessary Evil: Feeding the Writer

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Diana Stout

A Necessary Evil: Feeding the Writer…with a Chicken & Stuffing Casserole I’m one of those writers who wants to go into the kitchen and ten minutes later be eating a solid meal. Second to that, I’m good with a dish … Continue reading →

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