Category Archives: Writing Behind the Scenes

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

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Dr. 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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Six Reasons Why Writing Is Like Christmas

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Dr. Diana Stout

Writing a book, like Christmas, is a major event. Continue reading →

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Drafts, Titles, & Blurbs, Oh My!

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Dr. 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 Dr. 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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The Writer’s Journey Recommendation

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Dr. Diana Stout

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group August 4 question – What is your favorite writing craft book? And why? The Writer’s Journey Recommendation Ever since its publication in 1992 when I bought the book, my recommendation is and always has been … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 24, 2021 by Dr. 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 Dr. 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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The Reasons Why I Write What I Write

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Dr. Diana Stout

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group November 4 question – Albert Camus once said, “The purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.” Flannery O’Conner said, “I write to discover what I know.” Authors across time and distance … Continue reading →

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Characteristics of the Working Writer

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Dr. Diana Stout

What’s the difference between an aspiring writer, a hobbyist, and a working writer? Continue reading →

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Wishful Beta Partner Thinking

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Dr. Diana Stout

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group September 2 question – If you could choose one author, living or dead, to be your beta partner, who would it be and why? This question has to be one of easiest ever. No thinking … Continue reading →

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