Tag: writing

Writing is Hard Work

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David Kazzie, the creator of this video got it right. Very funny . . . to hard working writers anyway. I had a few of those naive thoughts in my early years of learning the craft of writing. I've now learned how much I don't know and am willing to take the baby steps needed … Continue reading Writing is Hard Work

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

Golf Tips for Writers

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What does a hole-in-one have to do with signing a book contract? Nothing, except they would both generate a huge celebration and feeling of accomplishment. Someday I will do both. What does another rejection of my query have to do with taking six shots to get out of a deep sand-trap? Nothing, except they both … Continue reading Golf Tips for Writers