Diana Stout MFA Ph.D. – screenwriter, author
- Follow Behind the Scenes with Dr. Diana Stout on WordPress.com
-
-
Recent Posts
Categories
Follow me on Goodreads
-
Category Archives: Writing Behind the Scenes
How to Stay Positive
The Insecure Writer’s Support Group Instead of answering this month’s question, which is an AI question, I queried a writer friend and asked, What would you most like to read about in a blog right now? Her response was, “Staying … Continue reading
Posted in #IWSG, Inspiration, Motivation, Struggling to write, writing, Writing Behind the Scenes
Tagged #writingcommunity, Diana Stout
12 Comments
Wow, Do I Have a Story to Tell You!
Last night, I met with an agent online and chatted about a major, new idea I’m working on. I left the meeting last night with goosebumps. I went to bed not a hundred percent confident which of my dozen projects … Continue reading
A Writing Career Path: Finding the Joy
I found joy as a writer, but I almost gave it up. Writing is so much about the journey. Continue reading
Posted in #IWSG, Inspiration, Motivation, Publishing books, Writer at Work, writing, Writing Behind the Scenes
Tagged #IWSG, #writingcommunity, #WritingLife, Blogging
10 Comments
Cover Adventures: Creating Covers
Not all covers are created the same. Nor do all authors travel the same journey in the creation of those covers. Continue reading
Posted in #IWSG, Covers, Laurel Ridge novellas, Publishing books, Writing Behind the Scenes
Tagged #IWSG, #writingcommunity, #WritingLife, Blogging, Diana Stout
12 Comments
October’s Glory
The Insecure Writer’s Support Group The question for this month is: What do you consider the best characteristics of your favorite genre? Because I have a number of favorite genres, that question becomes long in answering. Instead, I’m choosing to … Continue reading
Posted in #amwriting, #IWSG, Writer at Work, Writing Behind the Scenes
Tagged #IWSG, #writingcommunity, #WritingLife, Diana Stout
8 Comments
Writing to Market or Writing From the Heart
Writing to market is okay, but writing from the heart is the best because I’m fully engaged and interested as much as the readers will be once I publish the book. Continue reading
Posted in #IWSG, Blogging, Writing Behind the Scenes
Tagged #IWSG, #writingcommunity, #WritingFromtheHeart, #WritingtoMarket
8 Comments
Living in Fiction
The Insecure Writer’s Support Group The question for this month is: If you could live in any book world, which one would you choose? Living in Fiction I had to really think about this month’s question. I considered the time … Continue reading
Posted in #IWSG, Writing Behind the Scenes
Tagged #romance, #shortread, #smalltown, Diana Stout, Laurel Ridge novellas
7 Comments
The Struggle for a Decision
The Insecure Writer’s Support Group The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day with a purpose to share and encourage. Writers are offered a question to answer each month or to write a block of their own. … Continue reading
Posted in #IWSG, Writing Behind the Scenes
Tagged #FindingYourPassion, #FindingYourWhy, #NewRelease, #ReachingGoals, #WritingLife
10 Comments
Support for Writers
The Insecure Writer’s Support Group February 2 question – Is there someone who supported or influenced you that perhaps isn’t around anymore? Anyone you miss? Support for Writers Throughout my writing career, I’ve had some terrific supporters. The best. I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in #IWSG, Readers and Fans, Writing Behind the Scenes
Tagged #bookworms, #readers, #ReadersWanted, #ReviewsWanted, #WritingLife
10 Comments
Finding Your Fire & Keeping It Hot
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
Behind the Scenes with Dr. Diana Stout 