Learn from reading, even books you don't like
Next time you want to give up reading a particular book because 1. it bores you, 2. you can't make sense out of it, or 3. it makes you bang your head on … 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 >>
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 >>
When do you get your best ideas?
Frosting a cake, working out, jogging, taking a shower, washing dishes, folding clothes, doodling: these are essentially mindless activities. You're not focused on … Continue reading >>
Susannah Suffolk struggles to defend her most public court case while she returns to Walloon Lake to arrange a funeral for her mother, in Cheri L. R. Taylor's debut novel, Leaving Walloon. Susannah is … Continue reading >>