Get your own room! |
Or your own space, at least.If you write, you need a place that is yours. Space for your equipment, reference books and some peace and quiet. If you can't have your own room, try to carve out some spa...
Posted by on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:22:00 GMT |
Let the kid do it! |
Do what?Solve the problem. If you write for kids and teens, be sure to let your kid/teen main character be the one who solves the problem. For younger children especially, an adult (parent, teacher, e...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:31:00 GMT |
It's too darn nice out! |
How's a girl (and I use the term loosely, lol) supposed to get any real writing done?It's a gorgeous, gorgeous day. Sunny, temperature around 75, slight breeze. I'm rapidly using up my excuses to be o...
Posted by on Thu, 28 May 2009 12:22:00 GMT |
My Favorite Two Words |
"The End"When starting a new manuscript, I have that rush that only a new idea can bring. I plow bravely ahead, excited about the possibilites and then--I hit the dreaded Midde of the Story. That's wh...
Posted by on Tue, 19 May 2009 08:20:00 GMT |
Notes from the Shower |
What is it about water and words? Why do I get some of the best writing ideas when I'm in the shower? What is it about scrubbing my back or rinsing soap out of my hair that inspires sudden snatches of...
Posted by on Tue, 12 May 2009 08:23:00 GMT |
The Rival Toothbrush |
Okay, a trip to the dentist always means a new toothbrush, and my husband recently had his 6-month checkup. When I opened the medicine cabinet door (Yes, we still have a medicine cabinet--why are new ...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:59:00 GMT |
Woo! I'm a Top Humorous eBook Author! |
Just got a Google Alert that I'm listed as one of the Top Humorous Stories eBooks Authors at Diesel eBooks! http://www.diesel-ebooks.com/cgi-bin/csearch/topsell ers1.sql/JUV019000&template=topsellers
Posted by on Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:14:00 GMT |
Be Persistent! |
It happened yet again. I was talking to an aspiring writer and she was ready to quit because she'd finally sent out her manuscript, on which she had worked for two years, and she got a reject. Yes. A ...
Posted by on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:44:00 GMT |
Leading the Wild Life |
No, not late nights, magnums of chamagne and swinging from chandeliers. If you've ever read my blog posts before, you probably already know I'm talking about the wildlife in my neighborhood.
There hav...
Posted by on Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:51:00 GMT |
"Chocolate" Recommended |
My book, The Chocolate Day, has been designated as Recommended Reading in Learning Games, Exploring the Senses through Play By Award-winning author Jackie Silberg, Kathy Ferrell, for teachin...
Posted by on Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:20:00 GMT |
