By now you know that sitting all day puts you at risk for higher cholesterol levels and heart disease, according to studies reported on NPR. This sucks for us writers who hope to spend as much time at … Continue reading >>
Distractions are the curse of artists and writers. I’m not talking about procrastination, such as when you decide to organize the hall closet instead of working on your novel. I mean little irritants … Continue reading >>
My notes from a writers' conference emphasize the importance of commitment when it comes to your work.
1. Writing is a practice - do it every day.
2. Writing is endurance, a beloved commitment, … Continue reading >>
Faye Rapoport DesPres is a writer who was born and raised against a backdrop of loss, and for much of her life, she’s had the sense that she was always holding the carrot of happiness just beyond her … Continue reading >>
In the last two romances I read, the "hero" kisses the girl on the nose. It was something that pulled me right out of the romance, and suspended my belief in the story and the author. I just can't see … Continue reading >>
If you're a grammar nerd, here's a fun vocabulary quiz that I picked up from a writer friend's Facebook post. Think you know them all? See how you do:
1. Do you know the difference between … Continue reading >>