Charlotte Rains Dixon

You’re a Creative Person, Right?

Creative vs. Non-Creative People In which I attempt to answer the question, is there such a thing as a non-creative person? Years ago, when I was a fledgling writer still getting used to becoming enraptured in the throes of the creative process, I developed a theory: The world was divided into creative and non-creative people. […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 11 years ago

Prompts

Inventive Writing Prompt Round-up #29

Happy Valentine's Day! Here is the latest round-up of prompts from my Tumblr blog. Write like the wind, people! #198 She landed with a thud. And when she looked up at where she had come from, it seemed a very long ways to go. How would she get herself back? #199 "You just have to suck it […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 11 years ago

Publishing

When the Time is Right

I was talking to my friend Janet yesterday, and I told her my story about acquiring my agent. "Wow, when the time is right, things happen fast," she said. Yes, they do. And, when the time is right, things happen a bit differently. I do NOT recommend this, but I ignored lots of the advice I routinely […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 11 years ago12/11/2015

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Writing Wild and True Presents: From Spark to Story

Join me and fellow writer and creative coach Terry Price as we teach a nine-hour, two-day workshop in one of my favorite places on earth, Nashville. The workshop will be held on Friday, May 1, from 6:30 to 9:30, and Saturday, May 2, 9:30 to 5:30 (with a long lunch break to give you time […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 11 years ago11/06/2015

Publishing

How I Got My Agent

For starters, in case you missed the news, I am now officially represented by Erin Niumata at Folio Lit. Woot woot! Best news ever. It happened fast. She was the only agent I sent the query to, and it was one week from sending her the query to the phone call offering representation. A freaking miracle. […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 11 years ago11/03/2015

Prompts

Inventive Writing Prompt Round-up #28

Here is the latest collection of prompts from my Tumblr blog this week. Happy writing! #191 Thus began the ___________ that would last for __ years and affect so many people because ____________. #192 Happy Groundhog’s Day! What event in your life would you like to live over? #193 Should she be nervous? She was indeed […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 11 years ago11/06/2015

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Events and Workshops

Secrets of Publishing Stay tuned for information about a Portland workshop on publishing, coming this fall! Room to Write This beloved Nashville event is being resuscitated! Start your new year out right and join me, along with Terry Price and Janet Wallace, at the gorgeous Scarritt-Bennett center on January 7-10, 2016. Meals will be provided […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 11 years ago11/03/2015

Celebration Distraction

Do You Need to Recover Your Writing Equilibrium?

NEWS FLASH! Okay, when I started writing this I knew that good things were afoot–but now I can make the announcement: Erin Niumata of Folio Lit has agreed to represent me! She will be repping my novel, The Bonne Chance Bakery, and future works as well. I will write about the process (which has happened […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 11 years ago12/11/2015

Distraction Energy

A Guide to the Care and Tending of Writers, Part Two

So, this week & last, we are on the topic of self care for writers. I know, wahk (that's the sound of a buzzer). But this is an important subject for you to pay attention to, so that you don't burn out. So listen up. But first, go read Part One. Because in that ditty, […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 11 years ago11/03/2015

Books

Books I Read in January

(Yes, I know–I promised Part Two of the Care and Tending of Writers. It is all written in my journal, I just need to get it up on the computer. That will happen next week. Promise, and my fingers aren't crossed behind my back, either.) Today I'm starting a new series on the books I've […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 11 years ago11/03/2015

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