Category Archives: writing

9 Tips to Creating Inspiration

Posted on April 26, 2017 by

Inspiration doesn’t just happen. Inspiration is the reaction of doing something else first. In all good stories, characters act and then react. In the same way, there are actions, you, as a writer, must act first. The inspiration will follow. … Continue reading →

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If My Characters Feel So Real, How Can They Be Imaginary?

Posted on August 1, 2016 by

My life as a writer has provided me many meetings—some fun and some strange. Fun meetings involve other writers, some best-selling authors, new authors, and many writes in between. Many have become friends. Other fun meetings involve readers. Their enthusiasm … Continue reading →

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When is a Book Ready for a Beta Reader?

Posted on June 19, 2016 by

I gave a presentation recently, “Self-Editing Made Easier,” to a group of writers who are at varying levels regarding their careers: some are new writers, just finishing the first draft of their first book; a few have multiple books out; … Continue reading →

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I’m not inspired to write…now, what do I do?

Posted on May 27, 2016 by

Because I’m on various writing forums, I hear new writers asking, How do I write when I’m not inspired? When I was a beginning writer, I wrote when inspired. At the time, I had a lot to say. My creative … Continue reading →

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Error-Free Writing

Posted on March 9, 2016 by

When I made the decision to leave academic teaching and become a full-time writer, I knew the days would be long.  I had this vision that I would be writing new prose every day. Now that I’ve been at this … Continue reading →

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