Tag Archive | creative writing
Do you need a pro or can you DIY?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
I’ve read good and bad about both. But there must be a good way to DIY. As a writer, unless we’ve hit the NYT Best Seller list on our first time at bat, we need an affordable good book cover. So how can I do that? One thing I…
Why Social Media Is Like A Kitten
Originally posted on Jumping From Cliffs:
Go on, admit it – I had you at “kitten” didn’t I? I see an awful lot of posts from indie writers complaining that they simply don’t have time to market themselves and their writing on social media. An awful lot. What with the demands of a ‘real life’…
6 Things Writers Should Know About the Myers-Briggs Distinction T(hinking) vs F(eeling)
Originally posted on Creative Writing with the Crimson League:
a feeler or a thinker? A couple of weeks ago, I published 20 questions writers can ask to get to know their characters. Some of those questions focused on Myers-Briggs personality breakdown. For purposes of characterization, I’d like to delve more into Myers-Briggs. So, this will be…
Are you choosing the right word?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
A picture paints a thousand words, but the right words can paint an amazing picture. In this article, Mr. Kickman explains how important it is to choose the right words to set a scene. Sometimes I’m too succinct, too quick and too sparse leaving out too many details. Maybe it’s from writing…
Are you ready to compete?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Ready, or not, maybe it’s time to dust off that story, novel or poem. Look hard enough and you can find a contest for just for you. Thanks to Virginia Anderson for letting me know about a The 2015 Green River Writers Annual Contest. Entry fees $3, now that’s a bargain.…
Good Manners Require Thank Yous
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
So a big thank you goes out to Charles French for his kind recognition for sending the Dragon’s Loyalty Award my way. Be sure and check out his blog Words Reading and Writing. In the spirit of gratitude I want to thank a few more bloggers who have enriched my…
Striking the Motherlode
Originally posted on Myths of the Mirror:
image from flightfox.com Well, I have a gift for you today. NO, it’s not a book. Phew! A friend of mine shared a link with me, and when I opened it, I gasped. My knees turned to syrup, and I wiped tears of delight from my eyes. I’d…
What to do after rejection
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
What to do when you receive those dreaded rejections? Step 1: Squeeze those lemons in to a glass Step 2: Add water and sugar, lots of sugar and make lemonade! Step 3: Add vodka and ice Last but not least: Get back on that horse and start writing Next listen to Stefanie…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 