Finish Line Script Competition

In a previous post, I talked about how I'm learning all I can about the art of screenwriting. As part of my learning process, I have entered my screenplay, "Dear Boy," in a screenwriting competition that I am totally loving, so I thought I'd share a little bit about it. I found the Finish Line …

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Resources for Writers

I don't know about you, but I have been spending my quarantine time catching up on writing. Usually, my writing is in the form of novels, but lately (as in the past 2 years LOL) I have been learning as much as I can about the art of screenwriting. It's harder than it seems!   I had …

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Part 6: How-To Find Critique Partners

Welcome to week six! Criticism: it's a dirty word, right? Well, it doesn't have to be. Actually, listening to others critique your work is one surefire way to make you a better, stronger writer. I think listening to others, whether friends or fellow writers, talk about your plot and pacing, watching them pick it apart is …

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Big News!

As some of you may know, I've been pretty 'blogga-non-grata' since I started college last summer. I've been trying to keep up with life and all the promotional stuff that goes with being an Indie author, while keeping up with my homework, writing new books, and still doing all that stuff that daily life demands …

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Five Marketing Mistakes I Made Self-Publishing My First Book

Source: Bookdaily.com  Five Marketing Mistakes I Made Self-Publishing My First Book By Lennard Van Ree Like so many writers I often find myself at odds with the art of marketing. Since publishing my first book two months ago I made at least five marketing mistakes. If you’re thinking of (self) publishing a book, these might be …

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Inspiration Friday

(Yeah, I totally made-up that headline.)  I'm a naturally upbeat person I'm the annoying friend that you purposely avoid when you wanna complain because I will find that silver-lining on your cloudy day and rub your stinking nose in it. (What do you mean, 'tone it down'?)   I am a firm believer in the power of the compliment …

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A Little Motivation

I found this motivational video on YouTube and thought it was worth sharing. Enjoy!

Thoughts On Thursday

It's Thursday, right? (gets up and checks date on todays' newspaper because I'm old-school like that) Of course ... it's Thursday!  According to my calendar, that means tomorrow is a little thing I like to call FRIDAY. So, I thought I'd toss out some positive vibes to get us through the day before the day …

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(Audio) Book Review: Fragments Book 2 in the Partials Sequence By Dan Wells

Author Dan Wells is back with the sequel to the sci-fi blockbuster Partials, which Pittacus Lore called a "thrilling sci-fi adrenaline rush, with one of the most compelling and frightening visions of Earth's future I've seen yet." After discovering the cure for RM, Kira Walker sets off on a terrifying journey into the ruins of …

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Terrible Tuesday Post

Last week, while the husband and I were out doing the obligatory Christmas shopping, we got hungry. So, we stopped by this really great Chinese restaurant that just opened in our area  ... ... perused the menu ...  ... and ordered some really great food. Then, of course, we had to finish shopping, and asked the …

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