'Discovering Writers' Series · In the Family

Discovering Writer Elizabeth Roderick

Hello all, I'm here to talk about one of my author friends again. I met her years ago in San Luis Obispo, California when we joined a writing critique group. We were in the group with 2 other people, also talented, writing an assortment of types of novels - YA, fantasy, etc. My friend Liz's… Continue reading Discovering Writer Elizabeth Roderick

How Writers Write · Writing Resources

Reading Authors who Become Controversial

Hello, everyone! Welcome to May! How does it feel?I am excited to share that I was able to complete my goal for Camp NaNoWriMo; admittedly, I did end up changing it from 50,000 words to 45,000. But I am so proud of myself for having completed it! I was able to reach part 2 and… Continue reading Reading Authors who Become Controversial

Announcements · Book Reviews

500 words/day challenge, & a great book!

Stuck in a Cloud I'm tired of this blog being dead. I'm tired of not writing. Yes, I'm scared; nervous; anxious. Yes, I don't believe I can do it. Writing again after such a long slump? Impossible, my Inner Editor says. But I'm going to try! The 500 words/day Challenge! If you'd like, try with… Continue reading 500 words/day challenge, & a great book!

How Writers Write · Musings

What IS writing? What Does It Mean? &, Writing What You Know

What does writing mean? For some, it is just scribbling something on a piece of paper. For others, it's a struggle to try and express what they want to put down in words. I have heard it said a lot, "I don't know how to write", or, "I don't write well." This always boggled me.… Continue reading What IS writing? What Does It Mean? &, Writing What You Know