Tag Archives: #WritingLife

An introduction

Posted on April 24, 2022 by Diana Stout

Asked to write an introduction to a Facebook writer’s group recently, Not wanting to write the usual intro composed of achievement, instead, I wrote… She steps out from the center of the crowd, several dozen individuals all clamoring for individual … Continue reading →

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The Struggle for a Decision

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Diana Stout

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 →

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The Secret Mystery Behind Deep POV

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Diana Stout

Are you puzzled by all this talk of Deep POV? Want to know what it is and what it looks like? Continue reading →

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Support for Writers

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Diana Stout

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 →

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Any Regrets?

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Diana Stout

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group January 5 question – What’s the one thing about your writing career you regret the most? Were you able to overcome it? Any Regrets? This month’s question was easy to answer at first with an … 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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Six Reasons Why Writing Is Like Christmas

Posted on November 30, 2021 by 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 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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Coloring Outside the Lines

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Diana Stout

Characters dictate their language, their behavior. And, I let them. Continue reading →

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