Category: The Writer’s World

First Published Story

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After much prodding by my critique group, I dipped my toe into the publishing world by up-loading a short story (19 pages) to Kindle/Amazon. I’m so thrilled to have a bit of my work out there for people to read. Eternally Yours, Robert is a love story: a mother’s love for her family, a daughter’s … Continue reading First Published Story

Get Paid to Exercise

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The beauty of being a writer is that you get paid for doing what you love to do... well, not much and maybe, but sometimes! Yes, I love to write and some day I'll get paid for my novels and short stories, but I also love to walk in the woods, communing with nature. So, I've … Continue reading Get Paid to Exercise

How to Prepare for an Authors’ Panel

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I thought I’d be more nervous and get all tongue tied for my first speaking engagement, but I did okay. Our critique group, Southland Scribes, was invited by Oak Forest’s Acorn Library to speak about our books and the writing process. My first book, Rim to Rim, will launch later this year, so I figured I’d better … Continue reading How to Prepare for an Authors’ Panel

Earning my Stripes

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Stephen King says that great writers are born, not made. He adds, however, that good writers can become better writers. That's my goal. Since beginning a serious run at becoming an author, I've discovered that writing is a craft that can be studied, researched, practiced, and improved. In the past four years I've attended five … Continue reading Earning my Stripes

How To Start Writing

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There is no secret to becoming a writer. Simply put pen to paper . . .  or in this day and age, put fingers to keyboard. Every morning I roll over in bed and reach for my laptop. My eyes may be blurry, but my mind is  clear. I keep my pipeline filled with stories, … Continue reading How To Start Writing