Writing a Solid Synopsis
Here is a question that has been niggling at me regarding the challenge of writing a solid synopsis: Why is it that an author who can craft a novel by churning out an entire 50,000 or 100,000+ words, often finds writing a solid synopsis so difficult? There...
Creative Writing and Cognitive Alchemy
When teaching or talking about creative writing and/or coaching fiction writers, I talk a lot about the subconscious act of writing and how the churn of thoughts and ideas takes place even when we are not sitting in front of the blank screen or fresh...
Extroverted Introverts Can Be Social. We Just Prefer Not To. Most Of The Time.
I recently tried to google “social discomfort.” Guess what? Every link related to this term, or to “socially awkward,” the term that pops up when trying to search out information about feeling uncomfortable in social settings, pretty much leads to articles and posts on Social...
Word-Nerds Unite! Affiliate with Supportive People and Organizations
Anyone who knows me, knows I am an eclectic and voracious reader, a writer/author, a book coach, editor, and writing mentor/teacher. In short, I am a word-nerd. I also like to affiliate with supportive people and organizations. I have loved words since the days when, in...
MY READING WOMEN CHALLENGE 2020: COMPLETE
I completed the Reading Women Challenge 2020 on December 26th of this year. This is the third year I have participated in The Reading Women Challenge and the third year I completed it. This annual challenge is a great way to expand your reading. I...
Authors Guild Member Spotlight Celebrates New Book Release
Member Spotlight post from the Authors Guild celebrates Return to Anoria, Sharon's latest Middle-Grade fantasy and sequel to The Nelig Stones! ...
What I Have Been/Will Be Reading This Summer
With all the craziness of the world, I have pretty much tuned out to video media. I haven’t turned on the TV screen for over six weeks. I am sure it’s a passing thing, but I am listening to more podcasts and getting in more reading time.
