I have been a writer for a few years now. I call myself a writer instead of an author only because I currently do not have a finished manuscript to publish. The struggles in this industry are real. Things happen behind the scenes that I was never aware of as a reader. Knowing all of … Continue reading A Writer’s Struggle
Writing
Story Master
Last Friday and Saturday I took the opportunity to attend a conference presented by Capital City Writers Association. At this conference, I was blown-away by the Guest Speaker, Michael Hauge: StoryMaster. Having heard other writers speak of him, I was curious about what all the excitement was about at hearing this guy speak. Now I … Continue reading Story Master
Places to Write
Well, for a while now I have been looking for a place to find my muse, to write without interruption and to really focus on the writing. I have been using my comfy green chair in my living room next to my French doors that lead out to my deck. Very nice setting and I … Continue reading Places to Write
How to Write a Compelling Setting
Merriam-Webster defines setting as “the time, place, and conditions in which the action of a book, movie, etc., takes place.” So what does that mean to a writer and how do they make a reader feel like they are in that setting? The best way is for the author to be in that setting as … Continue reading How to Write a Compelling Setting
