#PitMatch Winning Tweets – Feb 11
February 14, 2016
#PitMatch Winning Tweets & MSWL … More #PitMatch Winning Tweets – Feb 11
3 Tricks to Find Time to Write
February 13, 2016
Here’s the big secret in 3 simple tricks for fitting in the time to write in your busy life. … More 3 Tricks to Find Time to Write
A Little Something For Everyone!
February 9, 2016
As the AJ Audience grows, this site is reforming to make it easier for you to get the updates you enjoy the most! As a blogger, we get these awesome weekly updates of our mailing subscriptions, and the numbers have shown a clear writer/reader segregation. Some of you love writing tips but don’t care to read stories, and … More A Little Something For Everyone!
3 Resources for your Book Cover or Blog
February 6, 2016
Emerging writers have a lot of options for how to get their platform started. And as usual, I share all of what I learn here with you! Today I’d like to discuss book covers and blog post images. I’ve always been a staunch supporter of the best images authors can possibly manage to showcase … More 3 Resources for your Book Cover or Blog
The Road Less Traveled – Literary Flash
February 6, 2016
As runner-up for Mayor, Henry needs Ms. Stinger’s support in his latest project, a newly paved road to town. If only she preferred his road instead of the road less traveled. … More The Road Less Traveled – Literary Flash
What Beta Readers really mean by “Pacing” problems
February 3, 2016
I’ve ran into an interesting problem with my beta readers that’s baffled me for weeks. Pacing. Every single one of them said my first chapter’s pace was just too slow. But that didn’t make much sense to me. I have prose scuffed down to a satisfying crisp. I had a sequence of events moved by … More What Beta Readers really mean by “Pacing” problems
Why I Need the Snowflake Method
January 31, 2016
When to admit #Pantsing a novel doesn’t work – Converting to the Snowflake Method #writingtips … More Why I Need the Snowflake Method
#PitchCB Jan 29 – Winning Tweets!
January 30, 2016
Another great Twitter Pitch Contest! I enjoy #PitchCB because they are a bit more selective in their favorites, thus they have the capability to offer more interesting prizes. This time the prize for being one of their ten favorite tweets was a ticket to #DiscoveryDay, which is described as below on the Curtis Brown Website: … More #PitchCB Jan 29 – Winning Tweets!
Book Review – Writing With Quiet Hands
January 24, 2016
This is a book review for Literary Agent Paula Munier’s book Writing With Quiet Hands. When I first decided to purchase this book, I wasn’t sure if it was meant to be a motivational tool for writers or a writing tool in general. After reading, it’s pretty clear it’s meant to be both. I was … More Book Review – Writing With Quiet Hands
Asgard Middle School – A Fantasy Flash
January 22, 2016
The screech across the chalkboard nearly put me over the edge. “Ms. Phenny?” I asked through clenched teeth. She flipped around, her wild orange hair singeing the board as she turned, and I wrinkled my nose at the pungent whiff of melted slate. Why’d they have to give us a phoenix as a substitute … More Asgard Middle School – A Fantasy Flash
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