Category Archives: Insperation
Turning Gray Matter Into Black Ink
The story is clear and sharp within the mind of the writer. The fantastical challenge of our craft is to use words in unique order so that it comes to life for others.
First Draft’s Promise
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Sharp, Focused, and Deadly
With 2016 almost in the books, I am looking at 2017 with new focus. My writing goal for the year of is to complete first drafts for books five and six of my series. I’ve tapped out loads of words in the past … Continue reading
The World Runs on Stories
The World Runs on Stories The world runs on stories. Watch television. It could be the five o’ clock news, a sitcom, or a movie—they’re all stories. Listen to the radio. The lyrics to the songs, a Dj’s repartee, and … Continue reading
Creators of our Destinies
Surprise!!! We are the creators of our destinies. There is no master itinerary written out, planning our lives step by step. We make our own choices. Ultimately, these choices lead us all to the same destination—no one gets out of … Continue reading
Necessary Torture
Torture with a deliberate purpose (as posted on The Missing Comma Club blog) Main characters. They steal the show. A ton of time and effort is spent finding them suitable names, the right appearances, and personalities that will turn these figments … Continue reading
Never lose hope.
Even through all the rejections and trials, there’s still a glimmer of hope. That’s what I find keeps me going…keeps me writing. There are days that still get me down. Those are the days I think about giving up. I lived without … Continue reading
DREAM
…Because we all have a dream.
Weekend Edition – Dear Writer, You are weird. Plus Good Reads and Writing Tips
Originally posted on Live to Write – Write to Live:
Writers are not normal people. Image from Screencraft It started when I was a kid. I would often carry a notebook with me, scribbling everything and nothing on its welcoming…