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I hope everyone had a great kickoff to 2014. Did you make Hoppin’ John, or follow another tradition for good luck? If so, I hope you’ve signed up for my newsletter, because I’m giving away a Nook...
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Today, I’m over at The Blood-Red Pencil again. It’s a blog that focuses on writing, especially editing, so I’m talking about the editing process when you’re creating an audio book. Not the same as when...
View ArticleWhat’s in a Title?
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Apologies. In the first version of this post, I referred to Story Edit, when I meant to say Smart Edit. It’s corrected. With a link. There are those who strongly advise reading your work aloud before...
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What I’m reading: Justice at Cardwell Ranch, by B.J. Daniels Reminder! The Booklover’s Bench Kindle Paperwhite and More Giveaway ends tomorrow. Also, Carol White has extended her giveaway through...
View ArticleHow Winnie The Pooh Helped My Writing
In Thursday’s post, I mentioned that I’d be opening my blog for guests. It’s time. I’ll be opening Tuesday slots for April, May, and June. If you’re interested in writing an article (You don’t have to...
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View ArticleZapping Those Crutch Words
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View ArticleTiming is Everything
I hope everyone had a great kickoff to 2014. Did you make Hoppin’ John, or follow another tradition for good luck? If so, I hope you’ve signed up for my newsletter, because I’m giving away a Nook...
View ArticleWriting Conferences – Part 2 – Craft
I’m continuing my series on writing conferences. If you missed Part 1, the business-oriented conference, you can find it here. Perhaps my favorite kind of writing conference is the craft-oriented...
View ArticleAudio Editing
Today, I’m over at The Blood-Red Pencil again. It’s a blog that focuses on writing, especially editing, so I’m talking about the editing process when you’re creating an audio book. Not the same as when...
View ArticleWhat’s in a Title?
What I’m reading: Murder Passes the Buck, by Deb Baker; Fatal Distraction, by Diane Capri First, a huge thanks to Maggie Toussaint for her excellent discussion of reader/fan conferences. While she was...
View ArticleA Recipe for Creativity
Today I welcome Gemma Brocato to Terry’s Place. In Gemma’s debut novel, Cooking Up Love, she shares a recipe for romance. Today, she’s sharing a recipe for creativity. Thanks for having me over, Terry....
View ArticleListening as Editing
Apologies. In the first version of this post, I referred to Story Edit, when I meant to say Smart Edit. It’s corrected. With a link. There are those who strongly advise reading your work aloud before...
View ArticleBlurbs and Spoilers
What I’m reading: Justice at Cardwell Ranch, by B.J. Daniels Reminder! The Booklover’s Bench Kindle Paperwhite and More Giveaway ends tomorrow. Also, Carol White has extended her giveaway through...
View ArticleHow Winnie The Pooh Helped My Writing
In Thursday’s post, I mentioned that I’d be opening my blog for guests. It’s time. I’ll be opening Tuesday slots for April, May, and June. If you’re interested in writing an article (You don’t have to...
View ArticleSleuthFest Recap 1
What I’m reading: Stolen, by Allison Brennan; Cardwell Ranch Trespasser, by B.J. Daniels Brief promo announcement. The authors of Booklover’s Bench have just opened their March contest. This month,...
View ArticleZapping Those Crutch Words
What I’m reading: Second Watch, by J.A. Jance Last week, I talked about doing the first serious cleanup of the manuscript. Despite the fact that I edit each chapter as I write it, my brain doesn’t...
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