Synopsis Writing Made Simple
Synopsis. It might as well be a four-letter word in the writing community. Everyone hates to write them. Unfortunately, they are part of the process as many agents and editors…
Writing and Rewriting
It never fails, I just can't write in the fall. I have no idea why. Maybe it's because I'm going back to work (being a teacher pays the bills) and…
Writing Diverse YA
I know this post is titled 'Writing Diverse YA,' but it could easily be applied to NA and adult writing as well. Please keep in mind as you read that…
My Writing Process Blog Tour
I've been asked to do this before and because of one thing or another, I never did. But when YA and NA author, Jamie Rae asked, I decided it was…
Novel Playlist: THE SATURN KILLER
Music is my muse. For THE SATURN KILLER, I found some artists on Spotify that Pandora failed to introduce me to. Below are the songs that helped me set the…
THIS NOVEL IS DONE
After I sent DLS to agents for consideration, I focused my attention on a New Shiny MS. I had an idea about a serial killer and it wouldn't leave me…
The Writer’s Roller Coaster
Do you love to ride roller coasters? If you answered, no and are a writer, I challenge you to reconsider. No, it's not. Just stick with and I'll explain. Promise.…
He Said, She Said: Dialogue Tags & Saidisms
So you had an idea and now want to write a book? CONGRATS! When you write, nailing down your character's dialogue is a major accomplishment. If you are writing a…
DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS Novel Playlist
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Sometimes when I write, it has to be totally silent. However, 99% of the time, music is required. Next to water, music is my muse.…
Organizing Your Manuscript in Word
I'm a Word girl. I can't deal with Scrivener. I have the program and for whatever reason, my brain looks at it, and threatens to explode. Since my goal is…