I just had the pleasure of having my article, A Memoir Narrator Transformed posted on Women Writers, Women['s] Books. I hope you'll stop by and give it a read, especially if you write or enjoy reading memoir. … [Read more...] about Memoir Narrator’s Transformation
Creative Writing Tips
When is Your Manuscript Finished?
If you're not sure if you've finished your manuscript, slide on over to the Grub Daily blog and see my post It's Done When It's Done. … [Read more...] about When is Your Manuscript Finished?
Author Carole Burns Discusses Her Mystery, Murder With Malice
Author of several books, Carole Burns has taken a number of writing classes with me. But I can’t take credit for helping her with all of them. I only got to know Carole when she was working on her novel, Murder With Malice. It’s a mystery in which the reader knows the murderer’s identity, and … [Read more...] about Author Carole Burns Discusses Her Mystery, Murder With Malice
How to Pump Out 32,604 Words in a Month
Margy Rydzynski and I have been colleagues and friends for years. When I met her for coffee last June, she had an unexpected question for me. Would I be her NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) coach? The worldwide NaNoWriMo challenge is held every November, but Margy was going to do hers in … [Read more...] about How to Pump Out 32,604 Words in a Month
Charles Schwab, Poet, Publishes Second Chapbook
Charles Schwab has taken creative writing classes with me for about five years, during which I've marveled at his incredible ability with words and ideas, as well as his prolific production of work. I wrote about Charlie here when he published his first collection of poems, Keeping Account. Now, he … [Read more...] about Charles Schwab, Poet, Publishes Second Chapbook
Edith Maxwell, Cozy Mystery Author
I met Edith Maxwell a few weeks ago when she appeared at our local senior center to discuss her work. Several of my creative writing students (two of them mystery writers) also turned up to hear from this multi-published writer. During the question and answer session that followed Edith's … [Read more...] about Edith Maxwell, Cozy Mystery Author
This is One of the 100 Best Websites for Writers – 2014
This website right here made the list, folks. Tools and Tactics for Writers is #71, and it's in phenomenal company with all the big names in writing web sites. So, take a look at the posts that can help you in your writing. (You can find them by category in the list on the right.) And, if you've … [Read more...] about This is One of the 100 Best Websites for Writers – 2014
Choose a Life or Family Story Writing Option
If you’re thinking of writing about your life, or your family’s life, here's some information to help you decide which of the possible forms would work best for you. Autobiography An autobiography covers your entire life. Tip: Be careful about starting out with your actual birth, unless there was … [Read more...] about Choose a Life or Family Story Writing Option
The Perceptive Poetry of Charles R. Schwab
Even though he’s a writing student of mine, I can’t take complete credit for Charlie Schwab’s success. When I met him, Charlie was 89 years old, the active and knowledgeable Business Manager of our local Senior Center. Having only recently started writing poetry, he had already given a couple of … [Read more...] about The Perceptive Poetry of Charles R. Schwab