Happy Write About It Wednesday, Writers! I hope you have had a good week so far. Monday was April Fools’ Day. Did you pull any pranks or get pranked? Maisie Williams from Game of Thrones and Jimmy Fallon pulled a pretty epic prank on The Tonight Show. Did you see it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw2SaHkGfss April Fools... Continue Reading →
Write About It Wednesday: Fundraisers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=aV7Ag_TFlCc On Saturday my family and I will be attending the Boots & Buckles Benefit which is a fundraiser for a local organization called Refuge Services. Refuge Services is a non-profit organization that was established in Lubbock in September of 1999. Refuge Services aims to enhance the functioning of individuals, families, and groups. This... Continue Reading →
Write About It Wednesday: Snow Day
Happy Write About It Wednesday, Writers! I hope you have had a great and productive week so far. I’ve been hibernating and reading the past few days. We had the first snow of the season on Saturday. It was a record breaking 10 ½ inches. The most we have ever had in one day. We... Continue Reading →
Write About It Wednesday – Down With The Sickness
Happy Write About It Wednesday, Writers! I hope you are having a creative and productive week this far. This week my family has been passing around a sore throat, which is the inspiration for this week’s writing prompts. Plagues, illnesses, diseases, and cancers have all played a huge role in history of our world, contributing... Continue Reading →
Useful Writing Resources to Help You Achieve Success
There are many resources dedicated to the art of writing and becoming a successful writer. And the number online is growing all the time. Here are some of the best: Writer’s Market This is the best writing resource available, for a number of reasons. It gives hints, tips, and practical advice on all aspects of... Continue Reading →
Why You Need a Website If You Are a Writer
Happy Thursday, Writer’s! The weekend is almost here! I hope you were able to get a lot of writing (or editing or publishing) done this week. Today we are switching things up a bit and talking about the business side of being a writer instead of just the writing aspects. We’re talking websites. If you... Continue Reading →
Free Topic Friday – Developing Your Writing Voice
Happy Friday, Writers! Welcome to Free Topic Friday where we cover everything writing related. Today's Free Topic Friday is all about Developing Your Writing Voice. Finding your writing voice can be a challenge, whether you’re writing a novel, flash fiction, article, or a blog post. You might even ask, “What is a writing voice?” Let’s... Continue Reading →
Write About It Wednesday – Snow
Happy Hump Day, Writers! Welcome to Write About It Wednesday. Hopefully your writing has been productive lately and the words have been flowing with ease, but if you have a little Writer’s Block - we’ve got the cure for you. Write About It Wednesday is, as always, all about giving you something to Write About!... Continue Reading →
Free Topic Friday – Options for Self-Publishing
Happy Friday, Writers! Welcome to another Free Topic Friday! Today we are reviewing some of the publishing options for writers who are interested in self-publishing their work instead of going the traditional route. Createspace Createspace started in 2007, Amazon’s self-publishing arm lets users publish e-books for Kindle, as well as paperbacks. The books are sold... Continue Reading →
