Last week, I gave away a journal in which to write your brilliant ideas, plots, character arcs and stories. Now you need something with which to write those wonderful bits. And so, behold: a set of disposable fountain pens. I love these pens. They have the feel of a fine fountain pen, yet you don't […]
Drum roll, please…. The winner of the first December giveaway is…. Nicole Wolverton! Congratulations, Nicole. Email (charlotte@charlotterainsdixon.com) me an address to which I can mail the Moleskine (it will be coming directly from Amazon). Thanks for all of you who participated and be sure to check in next Monday for the new contest. ***I chose […]
It's December, I'm in a holiday mood (my Christmas tree is already up and I'm in the process of finishing the decorating) so I've decided to give things away. Not just once, but four times. Here's how its going to work: on Monday, I'll announce the prize and ask a question related to writing. You […]
Lately I've been cursed blessed with an abundance of ideas. I've got viable ideas for three mainstream novels and at least six ideas for novels to write in a new genre I'd like to experiment with a bit. As a professional writer, I'm accustomed to juggling projects. I'll often have an ongoing ghostwriting project (just […]
NOTE: The sale is over, but you can still access all these classes and services on their individual pages. Give the gift of creativity this Christmas, either to yourself or someone else. In the United States, Thursday is Thanksgiving, when we eat turkey and count our blessings. I'm grateful for you–my loyal readers. In honor […]
Everything about the potential ghostwriting client sounded great: He came to me through a referral He had a treatment for his book written up He had a book contract ready to go We emailed back and forth a couple of times and then set up a time to talk. I was both daunted and excited […]
The first time I did Nanowrimo (really the only official time, since I'm a cheater this year) I couldn't imagine why they held it in November. I mean, its the month with Thanksgiving in it, and all kinds of holiday preparations going on. But when I thought more about it, I got it. Because these […]
The energy of beginning things is so interesting and exciting. I felt it this morning when I rose at 6 and sat in my writing chair, journal in hand. Because I knew that all around the world, thousands, if not millions, of other writers were rising with the same intention in mind: to start a […]
Like Oprah, here are three things I know for sure: 1. Energy breeds energy 2. The more you write, the easier it gets. 3. Ideas generate ideas About that last truism, I have this theory that ideas actually breed like rabbits. If you note ideas in your journal, or corral them in an idea book, […]
I was contacted by these folks to promote their comedy writing contest. And hey, there's a $5,000 prize! It's not the cool $5 million that the X Factor is offering its winners, but I'd take it. And you probably would, too. So here are the details: First, be aware that the deadline is October 28th, […]
