Posts for writers, about writing, and just general thoughts on writing.
What’s your character’s story? It may not be what you expect. We all have a story. It changes year to year, month to month, and many times in moments we least expect. It’s the story that pops into your head when someone asks, “How are you?” Notice I say into your head, not out of your…
Raise your hand if you have ever uttered these words: “I would never…!” I said them a few days ago loudly, emphatically, and then added “EVER!” just in case. Shortly afterward, two thoughts occurred to me. The first… How often do we use this sentiment in response to a situation we know absolutely nothing about?…
Writing may be mentally beneficial, but physically…. it might be better to take up smoking. Sitting in front of a computer all day is fattening, unhealthy, and horrible for your back…not to mention your knees, your hands, and your neck. I could have chosen a healthier career, such as tightrope walking or race car driving. Unfortunately, I…
Imagination is fine, but it needs fuel to survive, to grow–to really set it on fire. What is that fuel? Life–the big LIFE–yes, really experiencing it. And to do that, sometimes you’ve just got to Step Away From Your Computer. Whether it’s a visit to your local coffee shop to catch up on world news…
You thought November was all turkeys and parades, but I’m telling you now, November is Sci-Fi Month! So… Throw an alien in the pot and add some spaceships to that parade! As some of you know, I like science fiction. (Maybe my twitter name gave it away?) Anyway, I’m not a scientist, nor did I grow…
The audiobook industry is booming. Audible.com, the largest audiobook retailer on the Internet, owned by what could arguably be the largest retailer in the world, Amazon.com, has over 150,000+ books available for sale—with their list growing every day. As the demand for audiobooks increases, so does the need for talented narrators. Think you have what it…
After vowing to join my significant other on more business trips, I find myself posting from Washington D.C. this week. Timing is everything—right? So, along with other tourists, I will not be visiting the Lincoln Memorial, nor will I be viewing the cute baby panda on the Smithsonian National Zoo’s panda cam. 🙁 That said,…
The following is a guest post written by author, Jade Kerrion SERIES: To Be or Not To Be (and when to stop being…) The Double Helix Series If Amazon (the company) were a river and all the books in its vast online repository were drops of water, you wouldn’t be able to skim a pebble…
When my husband and I decided to pack up our things and move, I knew at some point I’d face a period of loneliness. The decision to move had everything to do with what type of house we saw ourselves living in, taxes, and family responsibilities. It had nothing to do with needing new friends.…
The other day, after listening to The War of Art, by Steven Pressfield (my 4th time listening to it, by the way) my husband and I started discussing what it meant to be passionate about your art. To really love what you do—what you create—versus simply working for money. He posed this question: What if…