If you've been following the latest publishing news, you know that Kirkus Reviews is closing its doors. This is yet another result of the economy more or less. I've always known Kirkus to review all types of books from both small and big publishing houses. I also remember how some of my writer friends had a love/hate relationship with the publication. A good review was great. But a bad review? No one could do it like Kirkus. It was almost like a rite of passage. But it's what Kirkus is … [Read more...]
Working Against the Sedentary
December 11, 2009 Read Comments
Most writers lead sedentary lifestyles. We sit for hours in front of the computer or over our legal pad writing our stories. While this is necessary in order to produce our work, it can be very unhealthy for our bodies. For me, I have it bad because I do a lot of sitting at the day job as well. And for some reason, my company is having this holiday celebration where it seems every day some kind of food is being showered upon us. Cookies, cupcakes, candy canes, brownies, and all kinds of other … [Read more...]
Revision Update: Weaknesses
December 9, 2009 Leave a Comment
Every writer has a strong points and weak points. Some writers do some things without any effort at all while others struggle. For me, plotting and dialogue are my strong points. I LOVE me some dialogue. I have a knack for it. Description? Uh, not so much. If you were to take a look at my draft you would be like, "Dude, where are we? What do these characters look like? What is Grace seeing? Why don't we know anything about Grace's town or her house?" LOL. For me, during the draft, I tend … [Read more...]
Writing Schedules
December 7, 2009 Leave a Comment
I've always been the kind of writer who wrote in the moment. That meant if there was a time space that I could fit writing in then that would work. It's what how I completed my draft. Now since I've started writing in the morning, I must admit it does have its advantages. Now I realize how important it is to have a writing schedule. Even for a night owl like me, when I finish my writing session in the mornings and then start my day, I feel like I've accomplished something. I've put my writing … [Read more...]
