I’ve been writing books for eight years now. I followed the basics in the beginning, and I still do. There are certain things readers expect from a good read, and the last thing you want to do is disappoint your readers. When I first started writing I sought advice from experts, and I researched websites […]
Do singers listen to music? Do actors go to the theatre? Yes, of course, they do! They enjoy the arts that they practice because they love them. Now, I suppose there are some who say, “I don’t love it, I just want to sell lots of books so I can quit my 9 to 5 […]
The wonders of water should not be underestimated when it comes to sources of inspiration. A simple hot shower is a great, quick way for me to get back in the right frame of mind to write. If I have more time, I’ll take a bath. And if I have more time AND it’s not […]
What this MWM Series is and what it is not. A beginner does not necessarily mean young – I was in my 50’s when I started writing novels! But if you are a quitter – this won’t work. The Fiction Writing Process — For Beginning Authors #1. Develop Your Long-Term Support Team! […]
I read a lot. And by read, I mean I listen to audiobooks. I usually scroll the best sellers list on Amazon and hope something pops up that looks interesting… something that I haven’t read before. Sometimes it’s rough… I read so much, that finding good material is like finding a clean bathroom in a […]
Last week I had a much-needed getaway. It’s been harder to get out of town, but we decided on getting a cabin through Airbnb, and go someplace, like Estes Park. The hiking/views were great, the cabin… not so much. I took my laptop, planning on doing a little writing. But plans change. When we […]