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So this famous author once said, “. . .Every novelist has a single ideal reader; that at various points during the composition of a story, the writer is thinking, ‘I wonder what he/she will think when he/she reads this part?’” (note: yes, it was Stephen King in his book On Writing). Had you asked me a year ago, or even… Read More
Prior to Tuesday I had attended one, maybe two webinars (or online workshops) in my entire life. I now have two under my belt (I’m quickly becoming a webinar junkie). Angela England and her partner-in-crime, Kirsten Oliphant’s webinar Learn to write and publish profitable ebooks, ecourses, and host webinars is the perfect webinar for all writers (or those with big… Read More
I honestly can’t remember how Rachel and I met—most likely we fan-girled over the same something on Facebook (and besides she is from Canada which instantly makes her uber cool in my book). I had the honor of meeting her in person this past September at the ACFW Conference in Dallas and, guys, she is as awesome as she looks… Read More
We are smack dab in the middle of NaNoWriMo (actually, I can’t back that up. I think there’s still quite a few days before we’re in the middle. . . like um . . 6?) Has your word count started slowing yet? (If not, good for you. Here’s some coffee. Keep writing). Are you getting discouraged by other’s word count?… Read More
Sara is one of my writing buddies (you may have heard me mention #WriteNight once or twice . . .) We ‘met’ online a few years back and were insta-friends, nerding out over coffee, YA-fiction, and bringing a new definition to “Christian fiction”. Look for her debut novel with Thomas Nelson out next year! How did you get started as an… Read More
Sunday begins that time again. The time were all the insane authors dedicate the month of November to hashing out 50,000 words on a new novel. There’s little sleep. Lots of coffee. And a crazy ton amount of writing. I sign up for NaNoWriMo every year. And . . . I fail. Every year. 2012 is the closest I ever… Read More
I am one of those writers that has to always have to music going when I’m writing. If I have music with words, it is always mellow and, honestly down right depressing (who knows why), but when it comes to instrumental, I’m all over the place. These are some of my favorites to get my writing juices flowing: Doctor Who… Read More