So this week’s post is more for fun than for instruction, but I will try to draw some helpful conclusions from amongst the adorableness I am about to reveal. I have a new cat, Gizmo. Or, more precisely, Gizmo has a new human, me. Gizmo’s current human (David, my...
How to Write a Book 101
How does one write a book? Here's an easy step by step process: 1) Have an idea you're passionate about 2) Don't give up 3) Write...a lot...at 2 am...when you're supposed to be sleeping 4) Don't give up 5) Get feedback, ignore some of it 6) Don't give up 7) Revise 8)...
Becomming-A-Writer Tip #3: Write Write Write! (Part B)
So the second part of this equation of becoming a writer is, guess what? Writing! Yup, I know you’re surprised, but if you want to be a writer you have to write. A lot. Becoming-A-Writer Tip #3-B: write write write! Now you can't just mean to write, can't just enjoy...
Becoming-a-Writer Tip # 3: Read and Write (part A)
Ok, this week is going to be a short one, mainly because I'm trying to get taxes done and wedding stuff is starting to come to a head. See my previous post about wedding stresses :). Becoming-a-Writer Tip # 3: Read read read and write write write Seems a bit...
Becoming-A-Writer Tip #2
Good news! Today I sold my first story! When I got the acceptance e-mail, I freaked out, as I'm sure you can imagine. I'm not at all ashamed to say that there was much screeching, dancing, and waving of arms that went on. When you succeed at something, you should...
Becoming-A-Writer Tip #1
Today, being my day off, is "Get Things Done" day. We all know how those usually turn out, right? Well my fingers are crossed, and if I can just stay away from my Facebook feed, I think I'll be ok. On my list of "To-Dos" today is to submit my second short story,...
