Charlotte Rains Dixon

Waiting For Inspiration

I am, at this very moment, guilty of doing what I tell students and clients NOT to do: Waiting for inspiration. I’ve been sitting here, with my hands on the keyboard, which is in my lap, where it is a very un-ergonomic position, waiting. Once in awhile looking around at some of the latest book […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 18 years ago11/03/2015

Uncategorized

Writers Giving Back

Today is Global Day for Darfur. You probably haven’t even heard about this event. I hadn’t. And that is because the traditional media is too busy wringing their hands over an economic crisis that supposedly nobody saw coming (um, can you say duh?) and gleefully stoking the battle between Obama and Hilary. And I’ve been […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 18 years ago11/03/2015

Writing

Who Are You Writing To?

The question of audience is not one that often arises as a writer writes. At least, it doesn’t for me. Because I tend to write fairly intuitive first drafts, I’m not consciously thinking about who I am writing to as I write. If I did stop to think about it, I’d probably freeze up and […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 18 years ago12/12/2015

Books

America’s Favorite Books

I ran across an interesting story the other day. The Harris folks did a poll on American’s favorite books. Number one, across all genders and demographics, was the Bible, big surprise. I really have to read that book one day. Since I was one of 10 people in my age group who were actually raised […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 18 years ago12/12/2015

Creativity Writing

Tips For Writing: Overcoming Resistance

I’m taking a quick break from my current ghostwriting project to give you a tip for writing, specifically, overcoming resistance. But first, I want to remind you to enter my writing contest. Its easy–all you have to do is answer a few simple questions in the comment area and you’ll be entered in a drawing […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 18 years ago12/12/2015

Writing

Tips For Writing Fiction: Backstory

Before we get to the subject of tips for writing fiction, and specifically, backstory, let me remind you of the contest I’m running. All you have to do is answer a wee survey and your name will get put in the hat for a drawing with the wonderful prize of a complimentary coaching session with […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 18 years ago12/12/2015

Creativity Writing

Writing Bog #3

I started this series on the Writing Bogs a couple weeks ago and left you with a cliffhanger ending after Bog #2. I know you are all desperate to find out what the next bog is. Well, yearn no longer, because here it is. To recap, the first bog (and please, y’all, in order to save […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 18 years ago11/12/2015

Writing

Another Contest: What Are Your Writing Problems?

The thought has occurred to me that it is time to write an e-book. Actually,thought has occurred to me before. Many times. But, as is so often the case, I got sidetracked. (On another, related note, I have not forgotten my vow to present the last two Writing Bogs. They are coming soon. Maybe even […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 18 years ago12/12/2015

Writing

The Writing Biz: Keeping Track of Expenses

Our recent visit to the tax lady (which, can I just say, was not fun, seeing as how we have to give this year instead of receive) has inspired me to organize a system for tracking receipts. I just filed a receipt in it and I paused and admired it for quite a few minutes. […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 18 years ago11/03/2015

Creativity Writing

And the Winners Are…..

I’d say, "Drumroll, please," but its such a cliche. But I’m so excited because I have three winners for my Pay it Forward Blog Birthday Contest. (And, by the way, this is my very first contest ever. Its so much fun I may have to do it again.) But you don’t want to hear me […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 18 years ago12/12/2015

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