It has come to my attention that next weekend is Memorial Day. Could somebody please tell me how that happened? And, though summer doesn’t officially start until after the solstice, we all know that Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of long, lazy days, right? Well, if someone could show me a universe in which […]
Happy Friday the 13th! I’m of the opinion that this day is lucky, not cursed, so let’s celebrate it, shall we? Here’s what’s going on with me this week. I’d love to hear what’s up with you if you feel so inclined to comment. What I’m Happy About: How my detox is going. Though I […]
If you’re anything like me, the beginning of writing a book is a messy affair. You’ve taken notes like crazy, and they might be anywhere and everywhere. You’ve got nuggets about character buried deep inside a Moleskine, and the best ideas ever for a plot–if only you could find them. I’m all for this chaos […]
I have a veritable cornucopia of links for you today, so let’s dive right in. Here goes: Writing Finish that novel already! (I know, it’s not that easy.) Writing historical fiction For the love of it Write great YA fiction How to become a ghostwriter Writing setting (a topic dear to my heart since I […]
Can you believe it is May already? I can’t. But, to celebrate, here are some links for your reading pleasure. What does high concept mean? How to write suspenseful fiction. (Hint: reveal answers slowly.) Identifying genre. Is there such a thing as too much conflict? Negotiating your book contract. (You might also turn to my […]
Yes, Toto. As in, the song Africa. Maybe you have to be a certain age to appreciate that song. Or maybe not, because the tune is lilting and ubiquitous. Anyway, you’ll have to scroll down to find out what I’m talking about. Lots going on lately, as in many great links, and I’ve not been […]
Writing Motivation Comes From A Sense of Control by Charlotte Rains Dixon I’ve just started reading the latest book from Charles Duhigg, called Smarter, Faster, Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business. I found Duhigg’s book on habits really helpful and I love the way he combines solid research and reporting with […]
Good morning! Let’s dive in. What crisis occurred this morning: I woke to the news that the electric coffee pot was not working. This was not good. This was very, very bad. I pulled out my phone and looked up the hours of the nearest Starbucks (luckily, we’ve got at least three within a […]
So, yeah, Happy Easter, if you celebrate. (And as I mentioned in my last post, even the non-religious types among us can surely celebrate Easter as the coming of spring. AmIright?) It’s a busy weekend for many and here’s what’s going on around here: What I’m fussing about: Apostrophes, freaking apostrophes. The overuse of them […]
It’s been a while since I’ve posted an Otherwhere entry. I was writing them weekly, but I’ve decided to do them more randomly now, just because some weeks I get a lot of good stuff and others I don’t. I had some links saved up and then some new good ones came in to my […]
