Tag Archive: Writing

Jun
13
2010

After The Story Ends

After the story ends, you’re left with a pile of editing and formatting. Woohoo! It’s fun; I promise.  You simply have to harness your inner editor, a shiny new red pen, and a stack of manuscript pages an inch or two thick…then let the magic happen. If you’re new to fiction writing like I am, …

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Jun
13
2010

Another First, Joining the RWA

This weekend, I had another first.  I joined the Romance Writers of America and went to my first meeting of my local chapter. (I would prefer it if my local chapter could remain a mystery, thanks!) I was nervous to go, and I wasn’t sure what to expect. I have to say the experience was …

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Jun
01
2010

My First Writer’s Group

On Sunday afternoon I joined a new writer friend at a Panera Bread near my house.  She regularly meets with a few other local writers weekly as an informal writing group.  The women write all different genres including young adult, fantasy, mystery, romance, and even erotica.  I’m so glad I had a chance to meet …

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May
30
2010

I Did It!

I did it! I really did it!  I finished writing my novel!! *Me, happy dancing around my basement.* This came faster than I expected it and I’m honestly a little shocked that I’m done.  I was expecting to finish my first draft sometime this summer.  Summer’s not even here yet and look at me, doing …

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May
20
2010

Forward Go, or Edit Slow?

I’m facing a crossroads with my novel today. I’ve written about 10,000 words in the last two weeks, which is a lot for me.  Normally I write about 1000 words in a writing session, then I take the time to edit them.  Once I’m very happy with those 1000 words, I write again and repeat the …

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