We all think we’re writers, but are we really sure? How can we know? Beside the constant scribbling and the dubious interest in atypical murder weapons, here’s a top 13 of the most serious warning signs that you’re a writer. – 13 – Pacing isn’t a nervous habit but a necessity – –Continue reading “13 Warning Signs You’re A Writer”
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Show Us Your Words – The Lucky 7 Meme
I’ve just found out there’s this cool little tagging game between blogging writers—The Lucky 7 Meme—thanks to Kern Windwraith and her awesomely titled blog, The Odd Particle. The rules are as follows: Go to page 7 or 77 of your current MS/WIP, or go to line 7 (for short fiction) Copy down the next 7Continue reading “Show Us Your Words – The Lucky 7 Meme”
13 Myths About Writing
Without further ado, here’s a list of screwy myths about writing fiction and the madmen who do it. 1. Writing is a solitary activity Just because we sit in front of the computer a lot doesn’t mean we’re isolated. Sure, once upon a time when writers had only pen and paper, or typewriters ifContinue reading “13 Myths About Writing”
Kudos and Karma
Have you recently read something by a contemporary writer that has left you breathless? Have you stumbled across a blog that you absolutely loved and kept coming back to? Have you read any article or comment that was so witty and fresh that you wanted to applaud the author and yell congratulations? Did you goContinue reading “Kudos and Karma”