Welcome to Write About It Wednesday! This week is a little bit different. I’m not going to give you writing prompts exactly. Instead, I want you to Mix It Up! When we write the same kinds of stories, posts, books, and poems over and over again in the same genre our writing can become stagnant.... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Write About It Wednesday! Summer is in the air and students all across America have either already had their last day of school for the year, or the last day is quickly approaching. (Unless they attend a year round school, in which case, bless their poor little hearts). The last day of school... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Write About It Wednesday! This past Monday was Memorial Day in the USA. It’s a day to remember and honor our fallen military men and women. For some it is a just a Monday off work, giving them a three-day-weekend to get out of town, cookout, drink beer, and have a good time.... Continue Reading →
Hello Writers! Welcome to Write About It Wednesday! Inspiration is everywhere if only you open your eyes and ears and allow yourself to be inspired. Today’s Write About It Wednesday topic was inspired by a video I saw on Facebook the other day about a woman who makes hoof shoes for cosplayers. https://www.facebook.com/lochmachya/videos/1885181578439965/ Your... Continue Reading →
Some authors write a lot faster than others. Lucky them. I am definitely not one of the fast writers. But many authors get writer’s block and stress over their work. Still other struggle to meet their deadlines while trying to stay caught up with everyday life. Time management can help solve these issues. Here are... Continue Reading →
Hello Writers! Have you had a chance to sign up for the Easy Book Writing Crash Course yet? If you have, I hope you have found your first couple of lessons helpful. If you haven't signed up, what's stopping you? It's free! This week is Spring Break week. Spring Break brings back memories of freedom,... Continue Reading →
There are a number of ways to market fiction effectively and it can honestly be one of the most difficult and expensive aspects of being a self-published or indie author. Here are some simple things you can do to help sell your books without purchasing any ads: A Great Cover People really DO judge a... Continue Reading →
Hello, Writers! We’ve made it to Hump Day! I’m very excited to talk about one of my favorite fiction genres this week. Gothic Fiction. Gothic Fiction is dark and twisted and as a writer you can have so much fun with the genre exploring the dark sides of human nature. Some of my favorite Gothic... Continue Reading →
Happy Hump Day, Writers! This weekend I will have booth at Lubbock-con to sign and sell books. That's why this week's WRITING WORD OF THE WEEK is BOOK SIGNING. It's not your typical book signing since it doesn't take place at a book store, but it's important to take every opportunity to get your book... Continue Reading →
Happy Valentines Day, Writers! And a blessed Ash Wednesday to those who observe the holy day. This week at It’s a Writer’s Life for Me we are all about Valentines Day, Love, and Romance. Love and Romance undoubtedly play a role as a major theme in many works of fiction. In fact, there’s a whole... Continue Reading →
Michelle C. Hillstrom - Author 