While I’m working to complete a writing project this week and enjoying the last of a string of family visits, I wanted to share K.M. Weiland’s Writing Manifesto. One of these days I’ll create my own and follow her advice:…
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K.M. Weiland’s Writing Manifesto
Tagged with: K.M. Weiland quote, writing advice, writing encouragement, writing truths
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10 Tips to Survive a Relationship with a Writer
Writers Write is an organization based in Johannesburg, South Africa whose motto is “write to communicate.” They have a great website that offers advice, inspiration, and instruction. Check out the Writers Write About page and the link to the above graphic “How to survive a…
Tagged with: advice to non-writers, support your local writer, Writers Write
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Why Writers Write: Kathy Kitts
by Kathy Kitts In Poets & Writers Magazine, they have a column titled “Why We Write.” I enjoy reading what the guest authors have to say and how they interpret the questions. Today, I would like to respond. I believe…
Tagged with: K. Eisert, Kathy Kitts, KL Wagoner, the reader is always right, truth in story, writer's responsibility, writing truths
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A Writer’s Approach: Plotter, Pantser, Hybrid
Here’s a repost of my 2013 article from ThisNewMountain.com. It’s been said, and much debated, that there are two kinds of writers—those who outline and plan before starting a writing project (plotters) and those who dive in and write “by…
NaNoWriMo: How to Make the Time to Write a Novel in 30 Days
2015 will mark the 17th year thousands of writers from around the world begin National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) on November 1st. Few would argue this is a crazy journey—attempting to write a 50K-word draft of a novel in thirty days.…
Tagged with: NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month, time management for writers
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Posted in The Writing Life, Writing Advice
Highlights from WorldCon 2015
Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon. ~ Brad Foster (from a pen and ink drawing, 2012) My first Worldcon [sigh]. For years I dreamed of attending the largest convention gathering of speculative fiction…
The Book That Sparked My Love of Science Fiction
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne? The Time Machine by H.G. Wells? Brave New World by Aldous Huxley? All great books, but none of these classics was the first to take me away to another world. By 1967,…
A Word with Diana Gabaldon and George R. R. Martin
In May 2014, Albuquerque Public Library Foundation and Bookworks, a local independent bookstore, launched the author series “A Word with Writers” beginning with George R. R. Martin and Diana Gabaldon. Author Lorena Hughes attended the event at the KiMo Theater.…
Tagged with: Diana Gabaldon, Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin, Lorena Hughes, Outlander, Outlander series
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Accomplish Your Writing Goals With Camp NaNoWriMo
If you’re looking for a way to kick-start a writing project or get into a writing routine, Camp NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is a great place to do both – and it’s free. NaNoWriMo has always been about helping…
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