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For research purposes only
Like any writer, I have an odd collection of books. Most of them are used for research but there are a few I picked up because it sparked an idea. It adds up to an eclectic mix. Now when someone … Continue reading
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Sex in Stilettos: Writing love scenes with confidence
I’ve received a couple of emails from aspiring writers wanting to know how to write better love scenes. I thought this would be a good time to dust off an older blog post that discusses this topic. ~ Susanna … Continue reading
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Writing is Revising
In my NaNoWriMo series, I suggested writers put their rough draft aside for at least a month. It helps to have some distance from your manuscript before you start revising. But should you revise your story or work on something new? … Continue reading
NaNoWriMo: Discipline, drive and determination
Congratulations! You made it to the end. Did you notice that the NaNoWriMo gave you more than a challenge? It gave you an opportunity to relentlessly pursue a goal. It helped you develop your discipline, drive and determination. Don’t wait … Continue reading
NaNoWriMo: Start thinking about the next step
I once attended a writer’s conference in the autumn and the editors and agents talked about how they dreaded the first week of December. Why? Their inboxes were flooded with NaNoWriMo manuscripts. That’s right: writers are submitting their rough drafts. … Continue reading
NaNoWriMo: Celebrate
The end of NaNoWriMo is coming and it’s almost time to celebrate. But what if you didn’t finish the rough draft? What if you’re nowhere near 50,000 words in 30 days? You feel like you failed and celebration is the … Continue reading
NaNoWriMo: Procrastination
Writers are master procrastinators. In fact, I’m writing this post when I should be working on my manuscript. Writers want to write but we often find an excuse not to sit down at the computer and work. Why? Writing is … Continue reading
NaNoWriMo: Physical exercises for writers
Sitting down in front of a computer every day for several hours shouldn’t be so hard on the body. After all, it’s not strenuous activity. You think the worst that could happen is a headache. But then you start to … Continue reading
NaNoWriMo: Writer’s block
Is there such a thing as writer’s block? I always thought writer’s block was fear or anxiety. It’s the fear of inadequacy or rejection. It’s an insidious worry that you’re not going to be perfect or your next story won’t … Continue reading
NaNoWriMo: Reading and writing
Stephen King once said, “If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write.” Who can argue with that? To my surprise, quite a few. There are many authors who believe you shouldn’t … Continue reading
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