I am on the edge of a new chapter in my life. The book is almost ready for submission–one or two more run throughs, a sendoff to my editor and I will begin to work on my query letter. At … Read More
My latest character question comes from Hobbes first visit to the beach. The Pacific Ocean is anything but pacific off the coast of Malibu. Often rough, usually freezing cold until late in the summer and even then it is still … Read More
SCBWI weekend is over and my head is full of ideas! One of the great takeaways from this event was from Jem Chambers-Black from Andrea Brown Literary Agency. She gave a wonderful talk, and in it described what she asks … Read More
Do you take vacation writing days from your WIP? I don’t mean a vacation from writing but a vacation from your WIP. I was discussing writer’s block with an author over dms recently and I realized that this was the … Read More
Finding Critique partners has been confusing to me. How do you find somebody to read your book and just give you ideas without begging them, paying them, or fearing their criticism? The secret begins in the critique partner knowing one … Read More
Today I want to throw my book across the room. As it is firmly ensconced in my computer I will not do that. I am stuck, sort of. I feel I am second guessing every line if not every word. … Read More
December 8th 2021. I have written consistently over November but if you haven’t –no matter –the year isn’t done yet! You can still finish your writing year strong! Even with Southern California Edison cutting our power without warning (yes … Read More
Optimism or pessimism: which drives your character? I have always been an optimist. Even in the most difficult of times, loss of my father, my dog, my health, I have always looked toward the light. I have searched for the … Read More
Whom do you write for? This is a question based on more than your audience. We want to really get specific on who it is that spurred you to action. After I delve into exactly what I am asking I … Read More
What happens when you write? What really happens for you psychologically, emotionally, spiritually when you write? This may seem an odd question, but I find that the days I work on my book are days that feel easier. I … Read More