It's been a long time coming. You've heard me talking about my circus book as long as I've had this blog. Unfixed (what I've endearingly called "my circus book") has finally got a launch in site. In the coming months I'll be sharing all about it as we get ready for launch. In the meantime, here's where it's at...
Tag: story
A not-so-merry blogmas
Okay, it can be merry for you if you want. But for me, it will be eerie and creepy and sinister. Muahaha. Want to tell a holiday story (of any genre)? Step out into the wild unknown of someone else's blogspace? Reach a whole new audience with your wondrous words? Join the December blogmas event… Continue reading A not-so-merry blogmas
Blogmas, AOL, murder, and all the things…
How have you lovelies been? I've missed you! I was out sick (Boooooo) and then busy with birthday plans (Woohoooooooo), and now I'm slowly getting back into the swing of things. Last week I blogged about my birthday spy mission, so I figured I'd save my "I was sick" explanation until this week. But I… Continue reading Blogmas, AOL, murder, and all the things…
My 6 step process to editing a book
I passed the writing phase for "I Know You Like a Murder" and was on to the editing phase. When asking writers further along in the writing journey, I found that most don't have a step-by-step system for their editing, they just read through and edit whatever they see needs fixed. I collected a… Continue reading My 6 step process to editing a book
A little feedback can go a long way
Last week I shared the survey results for my quirky meta murder mystery book title. Maybe you want feedback but there's no way you'll hear from 50 people on a survey like I did (I asked thousands of people for that help.) But I wanted to share that I already thought I knew how the… Continue reading A little feedback can go a long way
The book title that got the least votes, but wins
Disclaimer: This has nothing to do with politics. Let's not go there 🙂 If you don't follow me on other social media, you missed out on a survey to vote on the title of my short story. (I'm sorry, I actually planned on posting it here, because you're some of my greatest fans, but I… Continue reading The book title that got the least votes, but wins
10 writing experiments to avoid
My friend was going to do a writing experiment, but was worried I as her writing coach wouldn't approve. So I sent her a comprehensive list of all the experiments I disapprove of. If you're thinking of experimenting with your writing, here's a cautionary look at what experiments to avoid. Oh no, you’re doing an… Continue reading 10 writing experiments to avoid
13 tools for editing your book
As I began editing my story, I asked a bunch of writers - either that I personally know or through Facebook writers groups - what tools they use when editing their book. I was shocked that most didn't have a plan or a tool...they just wing it! I'm sure most of us would like a… Continue reading 13 tools for editing your book
Do You Have a Book in You?
If you’ve ever wondered if you could write a book, should write a book, or if you’ve dabbled with writing and wondered if it’s worth a shot to pursue it more seriously, I have news for you! I have a new FREE online class to help you answer these questions: --Do I really have a book… Continue reading Do You Have a Book in You?
Strangers: A Secret Society
Who hasn't wanted to be part of a secret society? I'm a writer and educator, specifically for high schoolers. I can't do that alone. I need teenagers on the inside. I've created a facebook group to talk about weird writerly, readerly, teacherly, or weirderly things. I ask questions, my secret society of teenagers answer. Also… Continue reading Strangers: A Secret Society