Over the past nine months, everyone kept asking me, “So… is your book done yet?” Ugh! Really? How long is it supposed to take to write a…… Read more “Is Your Book Done Yet? (Part 1)”
Tag: Writing Process
Kidnapped by Imaginary Characters!
Help! I’ve been kidnapped and am being held hostage by my characters. They won’t let me go. They’ve invaded my mind and silently watch, waiting for their…… Read more “Kidnapped by Imaginary Characters!”
Facebook Author Page
I finally broke down and made a Facebook Author Page. I don’t know what I was waiting for. I had thought it was going to be super complicated,…… Read more “Facebook Author Page”
How to Write an Enticing Book Blurb
What pulls you in to actually read a novel? Many things. It starts with the cover… Maybe the reviews or a friend’s recommendations? But the book blurb…… Read more “How to Write an Enticing Book Blurb”
I Wrote a Novel (or Two), Now What?
I’ve read that only about 3% of novels are ever finished. (Keep in mind, 99% of statistics are false. 🙂) So here I sit with two manuscripts,…… Read more “I Wrote a Novel (or Two), Now What?”
Blood & Holy Water – First Draft Done!
It only took me nearly TEN years and multiple first attempts, but Blood & Holy Water has a completed first draft! It feels fantastic! PLUS I feel…… Read more “Blood & Holy Water – First Draft Done!”
Week 4: Camp NaNoWriMo – Not The End
When I first heard of November’s NaNoWriMo, I thought it was an insane idea. How can anyone write 50,000 words in one month? Anyone that does it…… Read more “Week 4: Camp NaNoWriMo – Not The End”
Week 2: Camp NaNoWriMo – Critique Partner
I just finished Week #2 of Camp NaNoWriMo and things are smooth sailing. I’ve finished 28,100 words of my 31,000 words goal. On GoodReads, I stumbled upon an ad for a critique…… Read more “Week 2: Camp NaNoWriMo – Critique Partner”
Which Novel Cover?
A novel cover is so important because, despite the saying, we DO judge a book by the cover. There are so many things to consider: Does it…… Read more “Which Novel Cover?”
www.ProWritingAid.com — A Fantastic Resource
As I’ve been working more and more with beta readers, I’ve been referring some authors to the website http://www.prowritingaid.com for some editing / writing style help. On…… Read more “www.ProWritingAid.com — A Fantastic Resource”
Joynell Schultz 