October 13, 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Last week’s newsletter was filled with … broken links! I’m sorry about that! For those of you who’d like to finish a book before the year ends, I’ve created a special Write-A-Thon class. We’ll be focusing on writing short nonfiction books that you can use to boost your business....Read More
Dear Writers, I can’t believe it: National Novel Writing Month starts Saturday. And if you’re way behind in planning, I have a treat for you. For today’s tip, I’m featuring an article by acclaimed mystery novelist Jessica Lourey that will give you everything you need to plan your novel for November. And if you’re in the...Read More
You’re at a networking event. (Maybe you’re an introverted writer who avoids any group gathering with strangers, but work with me here.) While chatting over wine and cheese, someone who knows you’re a writer asks you, “So what are you working on now?” My advice? Make something up. Don’t ever tell people what you’re working...Read More
Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I just looked at the calendar and realized that National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) starts three weeks from Friday. Yikes! That means, it’s time to start planning! If you’re thinking about joining the NaNoWriMo mayhem, then keep reading these tips. Every Tuesday from now until November, I’ll be sharing writing exercises...Read More
When I first read Jocelyn Koehler’s post, I was hopelessly behind the recommended word count and had been staring at my NaNoWriMo project on my computer screen for an hour, trying to figure out what to write next. After reading her post, I happily closed down my computer and headed to the library. The next...Read More
Although I love a twisting plot, I tend to fall for books with well-drawn, intriguing characters. If the characters are rich, I find myself quoting them and relaying their experiences to my husband, almost as if they’re real people. I’ve even dreamt about a few of my favorite fictional characters. In order to write characters...Read More
Several years ago, I heard a story about a writer who kept his notes about his novel in a brown paper bag in his office. Every time he had a random thought about the book—a snippet of dialogue or a song lyric, he’d jot it down and toss it in the bag. You know where...Read More
The day after I finished NaNoWriMo, I got up early and wrote. But I was tired. Here’s what author and marathon runner Hal Higdon says about a runner’s need for recovery: “Generally, it takes a minimum of two to three weeks for the body to recover from the strain of running 26 miles 385 yards....Read More
Welcome! Today’s blog features Joyously Prolific blogger Lazette Gifford. And Gifford is prolific! She has done National Novel Writing Month for the past eleven years. She’s here to give you her best advice for making NaNoWriMo fun! Joyously Prolific by Lazette Gifford It’s that time of year again! You can hear the nervous thumping of...Read More
POSTCARD UPDATE! Welcome to day 7 of NaNo! The postcard giveaway has proved to be so popular, I’ve decided to extend it! I’ll be sending encouraging and FUN postcards to the first 100 people who email me their Write-A-Thon receipt and their address. But you better do it soon—we gotta give those snails time to...Read More
