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How Do You Keep Creative Writing Alive In The Time Of Coronavirus?
Writing is a solitary profession and writers are labeled as folks who like to live inside their own creative cocoon that they step out off on rare occasions. But I’d like to clarify two things: Not all writers are introverts. Many of us thrive on the energy of the people around us. We are conversation […]
In Media Res: It’s Not Just Where The Story Starts
If you’re anything like me, the Latin phrase, In Media Res, brings back memories of dusty chalkboards and those uncomfortable chairs that had desks attached to them. You know, the ones you sat in a long (long) time ago while listening to your high school English teacher deconstruct literature. I’m the type of reader who loves […]
How to Write During a Pandemic By Tessa Wegert
I’ve been staring at my screen for a while now, struggling to concentrate on the task at hand. I know I’m not the only one. Whether you’re practicing social distancing, self-isolating, or in quarantine, no doubt your life has changed dramatically over the past few weeks. With daily routines disrupted, our minds wander rudderless as […]
MY ZEST FOR LIFE By Sylvia Broady
What keeps me young at heart? My handsome grandsons and my zest for life. And there is more. The secret ingredients are: my passion for writing, power of words, eternal youth, and affairs. These are just for starters. They make a delicious mixture, giving me the ability to transform into anyone I wish, and the […]
BOOK PROMOTION: REINVENTION TIPS
When I found a publisher for my memoir in 2017, I knew that I would need to expand my online social media presence and find the courage to dive into ‘in person’ promotion. But how? While I consider myself a friendly enough sort of gal, I am not one to boast or talk about my […]
How Writers Can Stay Positive During Chronic Illness
“Writing is a way of processing our lives. And it can be a way of healing.” -Jan Karon I write this post as I sit in my wheelchair after recently fracturing my right femur. This rehabilitation visit is the third major hospitalization since November 2019 where I spent 53 days. I’ve become extremely deconditioned and […]
Random Acts Of Kindness!
You know how you’ve been thinking about the special people in your life and want to do something to brighten their day, especially now? Do this with just 99¢. Get the email address of a friend or loved one who could use a lift in their spirits and send them an e-book copy of Random […]
When a Mystery is More Than a Mystery By Saralyn Richard
I’ve read several articles lately about genre-blending. In fact, genre-blending seems to be the new trend in literature. I use the word “new” in its broadest sense, though, because genre-blending has actually been going on for a long time. I remember when Erik Larson’s Isaac’s Storm came out in 1999, everyone from my hometown, Galveston, […]
What I Learned From Writing About Women Writers
I have an obsession: creativity, and above all the creations of women. I’ve spent uncountable hours reading women’s writing, speaking to women who create, conducting research on their artistic process. Don’t get me wrong. I love men’s creativity too. What’s more – I’m aware that distinctions between “male” and “female” creativity can be dangerous. So […]
Inspiration and Options
The inspiration for my upcoming novel, SWEET JANE, came from two main sources. One Saturday morning at a writing group held at a café in Austin, Texas, the first seed was planted. That morning’s writing prompt—she didn’t get that far—sparked an idea. I closed my eyes and pictured a heartbroken teenage girl standing on the […]
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