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Overcoming a Bad Writing Session

I had a lousy writing session the other day. I roused myself early and got right to the computer (well, after my first-thing-in-the-morning glass of water with apple cider vinegar and Stevia and then, of course, coffee). But nothing happened. I just couldn't seem to connect with my WIP. Usually this would be cause for […]

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Novel Writing

Torn Between Two Loves

(Scroll down for bonus video. It's Mary McGregor singing "Torn Between Two Lovers." You know you want to watch it.) Please tell me this has happened to you. You're happily writing, making good some forward progress on your novel when all of a sudden, out of nowhere one morning, comes an idea. Inspiration for another […]

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Character Conflict

Creating Characters: Compassion and Conflict

I was quite taken with this post from Sandra Pawula on compassion when I read it last weekend. (I'm actually quite often taken with admiration for Sandra's posts. If you haven't discovered her blog, go read it now.) In the post, Sandra writes about how compassion is linked to boundless, deep love and then, and […]

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Guest Post

Guest Post: Writing my Fingers to the Bones

Today we have a guest post from mystery writer J.D. Frost. Regular readers of this blog will recognize J.D. as a loyal reader and commenter. J.D. is currently working on at least two, and despite my constant entreatries, he does not at the moment have a website or blog I can point you to read. […]

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Tools for Writers

Two Crucial Writing Tools

Sometimes the tools I use as a writer are so integral to my work that it doesn't occur to me to write about them. Even though writing about writing is part of what I do. Tool Number One: The Book Journal Case in point: On Saturday, the local writing group I co-lead hied ourselves off […]

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Critiques

Working With a Writing Group, Writing Coach, or Beta Readers

So, the time has come to get some feedback on your writing. You've worked hard on this novel, committing to a regular writing schedule to get it done, and you've rewritten and revised until it is shiny like a precious jewel. Or, so you think. But who can be sure until your cherished gem has […]

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Novel Writing The Writing Life

Making the Magic Happen: Committing to a Writing Schedule

Writing is magic. We think up an idea, and put it on the page. Whole worlds spring to life beneath our fingers. And all we need to do this, at base, is a pen and paper. Oh, sure, a typewriter or computer helps, but if worse came to worse you could do without one and […]

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Basics Music

Do You Need to Return to the Basics in Your Writing?

After all the hoopla over the publication of Emma Jean, (which really is ongoing, I'm just still getting used to it being a part of my life) I returned to my WIP with great joy. Nothing makes me happier than working regularly on fiction. I may have mentioned this once or twice over the course […]

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Book Review

Adventures with Book Reviews

In my continuing effort to be as transparent as possible about the publishing process, today our topic is book reviews. As in, how to get some. This will be a short post, because I'm not yet adept at this skill, apparently. Kidding, at least about the short post part. But book reviews are important because […]

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Novel Writing

True Confessions: I’m a Plotter, Not a Pantser

It has come to my attention recently that I am a plotter, not a pantser. In case you're not familiar with these terms, here's a rundown: A plotter is someone who, well, plots. He figures out the story ahead of time, outlining plot, designing characters, making copious notes. A pantser flies by the seat of […]

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Charlotte Rains Dixon

Tag: novel writing

Overcoming a Bad Writing Session

Torn Between Two Loves

Creating Characters: Compassion and Conflict

Guest Post: Writing my Fingers to the Bones

Two Crucial Writing Tools

Working With a Writing Group, Writing Coach, or Beta Readers

Making the Magic Happen: Committing to a Writing Schedule

Do You Need to Return to the Basics in Your Writing?

Adventures with Book Reviews

True Confessions: I’m a Plotter, Not a Pantser

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