Starting to Write Planner or Pantser? As I shared in the last post, ideas for stories come from everywhere. But Jim Wood began because I just started writing. Did I have any idea where the story was going? No. Did I know who my main characters were going to be? I knew Jim Wood. That […]
The Journey of a Story – Part 1
Ideas Several people have asked me to share how my books are created from start to finish. Several years ago I did a blog series about it, but things have changed over time, so I thought you all might enjoy it whether you are a writer or not. Let’s begin at the beginning because I’ve […]
Challenge, Camp, and Coming Soon
Read Another Page’s 2020 Reading Challenge is drawing to a close. I hope you’ve been challenged to read books you may not have normally chosen to read, and have dented your TBR stack. There is only a week left to read. Have you finished reading all 25 books? Remember, you have until midnight on June […]
WriteMind Planner–Part 1
I didn’t think I’d use it. I wasn’t a planner. But it looked so fun. Perhaps, well, just maybe I would use it – some. Yes, those were my thoughts about the WriteMind Planner when Perry first introduced us to her new writer’s notebook. It took a while before I decided to get one for […]
After July’s Camp – 2019
Dear Readers, I am writing this to you from home. Camp is over! The cabin Next Door is empty. All the confetti from the celebrations has been swept up. That took a bit of work as, for the first time ever, every single one of us in Next Door reached our goal! The wrappers from […]
Writing Update
It has come to my attention that I am seriously lacking in keeping you updated on what I’m writing. Yeah, now and then I’ll mention things. But really, do you now what projects are in the works? I’ve been so focused on just one or two writing projects that I’ve sort of forgotten the others […]
Why I Didn’t Write
July and August were not such good writing months for me. I got 8,833 words written in July and a grand total of 6,001 words in August. (And the August words were re-writing/adding to a story.) Why didn’t I write more? Here are 18 excuses reasons I didn’t write much those months. I was trying […]
Plans Vs. Reality
August came suddenly. It’s not supposed to be here yet. At least it’s not in my mind. I’m still wondering what happened to May. 😛 I had plans. Still do. I just haven’t finished any of them. And other things are being added to my things to do. I feel like I’m trying to fight […]
Writing Update
I thought it was time I gave you a writing update. Perhaps you have been keeping track of the progress bars on the home page. If so, you may be wondering if I’m even writing. Well, I am. I just haven’t had time or remembered to go update those. Sorry! But I just did, so […]
Writing by the Seat of my Pants
What? You are one of those authors? You mean you never plan your stories out? How do you do it? You should read this great book on outlining your story. Don’t you have to outline and plan before you write? Yes, I am a “pantser.” I don’t plan my stories or books. I don’t outline […]
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