When you think of a eulogy, the first thing that likely comes to mind is a long, tearful, inspiring speech given at someone’s funeral. I know that… Read more “Write prompt Saturday, Write a Eulogy.”
Month: February 2015
Markets- Just 100 Words
Want to enter a writing contest! Great, the deadline’s today. It’s okay if you don’t have anything done, though, there’s another one tomorrow. And the day after… Read more “Markets- Just 100 Words”
Check This Out- Feedly
So, it’s probably a great blinding flash of the obvious that I love blogs and web comics. The internet in general, but these two things in particular.… Read more “Check This Out- Feedly”
The writers Life- Research Pt 2, Now that you’ve got it.
Assuming you went ahead and did a ton of research after reading part one, you’ve got a pile of facts and figures now. The question is, what… Read more “The writers Life- Research Pt 2, Now that you’ve got it.”
How many drafts do you need?
This is a burning question, and I’ve seen people do it wrong both ways. Lots of people will write one draft, say ‘wow, this sucks,’ and toss… Read more “How many drafts do you need?”
Writing Prompt Saturday- What do you love about your first draft?
We’ve talked about what you hate about your first draft. In fact, I believe I asked you to write a great big hate letter to your first… Read more “Writing Prompt Saturday- What do you love about your first draft?”
Markets- Eldritch Press
This weeks market is a new anthology seeking submissions for a steam punk horror book! Even if I don’t get a chance to submit anything, I might… Read more “Markets- Eldritch Press”
Check This Out- Warrior writers
This week, I found a new charity that I’m pretty excited about. It’s called Warrior Writers. Warrior writers is all about encouraging and inspiring creative pursuits of… Read more “Check This Out- Warrior writers”
The Writing Life- Research, Part One
Research is a part of any editing process, no matter what kind of book you’re writing. Unless you’re writing a story about your own home town and… Read more “The Writing Life- Research, Part One”
Editing Dialog
I think it’s important to know your strengths and your weaknesses in life. Doubly so when you ‘re a writer, (read small business owner.) For instance, my… Read more “Editing Dialog”