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Category Archives: Writing
A Different Way to Storyboard…
I’ve heard numerous recommendations for white boards, bulletin boards, note cards and sticky notes for plotting a novel. Systems where you can list your chapters and scenes and then move them around at will. They always sound fabulous until I … Continue reading
Inspiration
As a published novelist, a question that pops up frequently in conversations is, “Where do you get your ideas?” The world around me is a constant source of inspiration, though I rarely stay in the here-and-now for more than a … Continue reading
Where Were You When the Muse Broke Free?
Have you ever wondered where an author was when she made the leap from reader to writer? Would you believe my very first novel began in a tree house on the slopes of Mt Rainier? It’s true. I kid you … Continue reading
Do "Serious" Writers Write for the Web?
Here’s another question from the interview I completed last week. This one touches on a bias I run across far too frequently…that e-pubbed writers aren’t *really* published. The Question: How would you respond to the “prevailing wisdom” that “serious” writers … Continue reading
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To Agent or Not To Agent…That is the Question
I was interviewed the other day in preparation for an upcoming speaking engagement. I thought this question and my answer my make an interesting topic for discussion. Note: I’ve modified my answer from the actual interview since I’m not reproducing … Continue reading
