Just a though for your Saturday night: One of the most famous speeches ever given is 5 words long. During WWII, Winston Churchill got up to speak, and all he said was, “Never, Never, Never give up.” And then he sat down. I want to send that on to all writers out there. Writing is […]
Revamping that Manuscript
With NaNoWriMo barely over, it’s time to think of revising those manuscripts! Here are some great ideas I’ve learned along the way of reworking your manuscript. 1. Print it — You’d be surprised at how different it looks in ink, and what changes a printed out copy will inspire. 2. Read it out loud — […]
Winters are all about the flu, and so is my book (somewhat)…
So I very strongly recommend everyone to read Gina Kolata’s FLU: The Story of the Great Influenza Pandemic of 1918 and the Search for the Virus That Caused It.’ Not only is it a fast-paced nonfiction book, you can just imagine Edward Cullen every time they talk about some young man dying because of the […]
i killed the spider and how that relates to Harry Potter
There is no metaphor here. See this HUGE thing? Yeah, I killed it just after I had it pose for a picture. To me, this is the ultimate form of bravery. At least it would be if you asked Ron Weasley. And now for a thought for you: What would happen if only the first […]
Monday’s a Perfect Day for Revisions (and tips!)
Today’s top sticky note to self: “They are call TRANSPORT CHIPS! Why did you call them something else so now ‘find’ doesn’t work, and you have to read every area you mention the stupid things. STYLE GUIDE’ Tip: Just so you know, a Style Guide is something editors use as a cover sheet to the […]
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