Oh, The Bribes I Give Myself
That’s right, self. You heard me. Keep writing until the timer goes off, and you get the mini eggs. And as soon as you hit 2000 words for the day,… Read more Oh, The Bribes I Give Myself →
Frazzled And Blocked And Frustrated
I am seriously brain-dead. This has been the week from hell, truly. I haven’t been feeling well, I’ve got two kids with strep, my house is wrecked, my day job… Read more Frazzled And Blocked And Frustrated →
I cannot stop shaking…
From: Traveler Swoon Reads / MacMillan 1 Line Wednesday Topic: “Comfort”
Believable Disbelief vs Plot Acceleration
I hate stories about ordinary people who encounter something wildly extraordinary – like a space alien – and behave as though it’s only mildly startling. You know the kind I… Read more Believable Disbelief vs Plot Acceleration →
MasterClass Monday: Cassandra Clare Has Extensive Writing Tips
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably run into the name Cassandra Clare. As the author of the wildly popular Mortal Instruments series (and movie, and now spun… Read more MasterClass Monday: Cassandra Clare Has Extensive Writing Tips →
A Year Ago Today I Entered The Swoon Reads YA Contest
It’s been a year since I uploaded my manuscript, took a breath, and pressed “submit.” Facebook was kind enough to remind me of the anniversary this morning, and I still… Read more A Year Ago Today I Entered The Swoon Reads YA Contest →
It’s Dark And Cold And I Am Utterly Alone
From: Traveler Swoon Reads/MacMillan 2017 1 Line Wednesday Topic: “Sun”
Beware Of “Irons In The Fire” Syndrome
My writerbrain is fully engaged right now as I finish edits on “Traveler,” and in addition to that, I’m blogging on a few different platforms and I have a two… Read more Beware Of “Irons In The Fire” Syndrome →
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