Writing went well this week. I finished the month ahead of my word count goal, and though I know next week will be lower because of holiday activities, I'm hoping I can keep that same level of focus on my writing days and get July off to a strong start. I would also like to … Continue reading Odds & Ends 6/26-7/2
Choosing Your Team: Beta Readers You Want (And Some You Don’t)
Assembling your team of beta readers is kind of a big deal. After all, these are the people whose opinions and knowledge you're going to let shape the future of your story and you as a writer, so you can't choose just anyone. Think carefully about what each potential reader brings to the table in … Continue reading Choosing Your Team: Beta Readers You Want (And Some You Don’t)
Review: Fear the Drowning Deep
Review of Fear the Drowning Deep by Sarah Glenn Marsh
Odds & Ends 6/5-6/11
I'm feeling productive this week. The writing schedule was maintained, the grocery shopping got done, I puppy-sat yesterday, and I even exercised. (Okay, I did 5 squats with a six-pound dog on my shoulders, but still, I moved when I did not have to. It counts.) I'm starting to get into the new series Still Star-Crossed on … Continue reading Odds & Ends 6/5-6/11
Odds & Ends 5/22-6/4
So, I was totally prepared to not have time to write two weeks ago in the midst of all my brother's wedding hoopla. I had the post about the Wed-Libs all set up and ready to upload on time so I wouldn't have to worry about it. What I wasn't prepared for was not having … Continue reading Odds & Ends 5/22-6/4
Wedding Fun
In honor of my brother's wedding this weekend, I've decided to share this little nugget I contributed to the reception fun. I call them Wed-Libs! Essentially wedding themed Mad-Libs, it's a fun way for guests to entertain themselves while the bride & groom make the rounds or take a few post-ceremony photos. You may have … Continue reading Wedding Fun
Genre & Personality: A Survey
I saw an article on Facebook the other day with a headline about how people who like certain book genres are more likely to have more flexible moral codes than those who like other genres. I didn't click on the article, so don't ask me what the statistics are, but it did get me thinking … Continue reading Genre & Personality: A Survey
Intentionality
Toward the end of last week, I was feeling a little low. I wasn't particularly bothered by anything, just a little run down. Maybe it was just that that weekend happened to be the last go round of a very busy series of weeks. Either way, I was ready to sit down for a good devotional … Continue reading Intentionality
Review: Heartless
Review of Heartless by Marissa Meyer
So, You Say You’ve Finished a Manuscript
As I was organizing my queries this week, it occurred to me that others might benefit from some of my research. This merely scratches the surface, but if you're just starting out on that part of your writing journey, consider this a fast pass as to your next steps and some of the better and … Continue reading So, You Say You’ve Finished a Manuscript
The Waiting Game
Waiting is hard. Whether it's waiting on responses to query letters, feedback from beta readers or critique partners, or completely non-writing related waiting, like those of you who put up the countdown to Christmas on December 27th. Here are some ideas on how to pass the time if you're in a season of waiting, without … Continue reading The Waiting Game
Odds and Ends 4/3-4/9
Not much to report this week: a bit of editing, bit of reformatting, bit of outlining. Not a lot by itself, but each job makes its respective project a little more than what it was before. I like outlining new ideas. The creativity tends to snowball as the idea forms, with bits of dialogue and … Continue reading Odds and Ends 4/3-4/9
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