“They want to learn his secret . . .”
“He had a secret?” “He did.” Her eyes showed her sorrow. “And it is a very hard thing to know.” #2bitTues Topic: “Hidden”
Story Outlines, Story Outlines, Story Outlines . . .
When typing is problematic, we do things the old-fashioned way. Got derailed on my current project, but post-it notes and a visual outline really got me back on track and… Read more Story Outlines, Story Outlines, Story Outlines . . . →
“You stood up for me . . .”
I stare at him in amazement. “I thought you hated my guts.” “Really? Your guts are the thing I like most about you.” #1linewed #WIP
Clearly, I Am Not Meant To Write On Vacation . . .
That, my lovelies, is an elbow. My elbow. Yeah. And that’s just the inside view. The other side of my arm has bruising that goes down to my wrist. It… Read more Clearly, I Am Not Meant To Write On Vacation . . . →
So It Turns Out I Repeat The Same Repetitive Phrases
I just finished slogging through the last of the copyedits for DREAMER, tidying up the occasional continuity question, and addressing all the places I have a repetitive phrase or word. Oh, Lordy. I have a problem. Ladies and Gentleman, I am here to confess I have a serious problem. How many times can someone sigh and lean back on a table? Or roll their eyes? Or “snap” when they say something?
What’s Up Wednesday: In The Muck Of Marketing
I’ve actually got a career background in marketing and sales courtesy of various day jobs over the years, and that’s really come in handy with the writer stuff. But it’s also a complete pain in the ass. Part of the reason I don’t work in marketing and sales anymore is that while I was really good at it, I. Hate. It.
My Bazillion Outlines
I’m in the construction phase of the latest story, and that involves multiple outlines in multiple formats, snippets of scenes written down as they come into my head, lists with… Read more My Bazillion Outlines →
So many stories . . .so many far-off lands . . .
His life was out there, and he reveled in it. Nothing could match the freedom of the open sea and the sun on his sails. #1lineWed From: TRAVELER Topic: “Freedom”
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