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It Sucks, Now What?

You have finished your novel. You breathe a big sigh of relief when you type, THE END. Writing 80,000-100,000 words is certainly not for the faint of heart. You set it aside and let it rest. When you return to it and read the whole thing, you realize–with a sinking feeling in your gut–that it […]

Working With An Editor

Michele Brouder's thoughts on working with a editor on her manuscripts.

I often wondered what it would be like working with an editor. I would hear my published writer friends talk about having to do their edits and revisions and making deadlines and I could only dream about someday being able to work on my own edits and revisions. When my book was picked up by […]

Deal, No Deal

Now what happens after a contract termination with a publisher.

From Termination to… Well my dream has come full circle in one year. On October 11, 2013, I received a phone call from Harlequin offering me a contract for my YA paranormal for their new digital program that they were rolling out in January 2014. This past year has been hectic as I worked with […]

Still Writing — Book Review

Heidi Hood's book review of Dani Shapiro's Still Writing.

Dani Shapiro’s Still Writing: The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life is a gentle companion, filled with a myriad of antidotes that helps the writer on their own personal journey. The book is not a how-to guide in the least. It does not go over grammar, writing a sentence, or the like. It does, however, […]

So You Think You Can Write

So you think you can write? Just wait until your editor gets a hold of your manuscript!

When I was offered a contract last year by Harlequin, I was not only excited but relieved as well. I believed that my writing had finally reached the point where it was publishable. Boy, was I in for a rude awakening! I was assigned to an editor and I quickly learned that my book still […]

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Marie Lu's Skyhunter
This ARC was gifted me to review and I have finally been able to crack it open. So far so good. Marie Lu Skyhunter

Stop Biting the Tail You’re Chasing

Tolerance
"No matter in what situations we find ourselves, when we don’t have so many opinions and preferences we naturally experience more peace of mind. We feel more agreeable, more comfortable, and more able to fit in with others. When we are more tolerant, not only do our minds’ stability and experience of meditation improve, but the conduct of our body, speech, and mind also improves because we stop being so reactive."
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Expand Your Mind with a Quote

Quote Writing Prompt: read Mary Kay Ash quote, contemplate, then write for fifteen minutes.
Quote Writing Prompt: read C. P. Snow quote, contemplate, then write for fifteen minutes.
Quote Writing Prompt: read this Ruth Benedict quote, contemplate it, then write for fifteen minutes.
Quote Writing Prompt: read this Eric Berne quote, contemplate it, then write for fifteen minutes.
Quote Writing Prompt: read this Amy Tan quote, contemplate it, then write for fifteen minutes.
Quote Writing Prompt: read E. W. Howe quote, contemplate, then write for fifteen minutes.

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