People lose interest fast, so a good elevator pitch…or 30-second synopsis of your novel is a must. Find the essence of your book and relate it to listeners in an exciting, action-oriented way that answers the listener’s questions… What’s in it for me? Why should I care? A short-cut to capture their interest is to … Continue reading Untamed – Netflix Series
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Writer Wednesday – Excel at Organizing
Excel spreadsheet, that is. They will help improve your writing skills by keeping your thoughts organized and at your fingertips. I use them for several writing tasks: Character biographies- I use these faithfully–at least for my main characters–so I am consistent with their looks personalities. The title of the spreadsheet is “(book title) characters.” Within … Continue reading Writer Wednesday – Excel at Organizing
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Zone into Your Characters
When watching a favorite series, say Highlander or The Midwives, you get connected to the characters. You care for them. In between episodes, you wonder how they’re doing; maybe you worry for them. Then, you realize it’s just a story, not a friend or relative. That’s when the scriptwriters have done their job. That’s the … Continue reading Zone into Your Characters
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I’ll Miss Leoma Lovegrove
Leoma Lovegrove was a much loved artist on Matlacha, an island off the southwest coast of Florida. Her work is fun, creative, and tropical-neon bright. She died of breast cancer April 10, 2025, and the world will be a less beautiful place without her. When Hurricane Ian hit this area September 28, 2022, a few … Continue reading I’ll Miss Leoma Lovegrove
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Review: Sing, Unburied, Sing
This story by Jesmyn Ward should be a powerful novel.
Jeanne Meeks ~ Fiction Author 