Tag: fiction writing

• New Release! Prompt Me More

  I am thrilled to announce the release of my ninth title, Prompt Me More, the second Prompt Me Workbook and Journal. My life has been a whir of activity and this has been the perfect creative outlet. I hope you enjoy the prompts–I have a special affection for the photo and dialogue prompts in this book.…

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  March 23, 2017

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• Photo Writing Prompt: Moonlight Magic

  We finally had a break in the torrential California rain, so I took my daughter out for a photo shoot. We have been safe, but there has been flooding not too far away. I’ve had this scene in my head for weeks.   Here is a printable journal page with a smaller version of the…

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  February 27, 2017

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• Writing Resource: 188 Words for Sounds

  When writing or editing, sometimes it’s nice to have a cheat sheet next to you to save time. This list will help you get out of a rut and add some sound to improve on sensory language. As William Cowper once said: “Variety’s the very spice of life, that gives it all it’s flavour.” Mix it…

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  January 23, 2017

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• Words to Describe Voice Infographic

  Get inspired with this list of words to describe voice. Printable PDF at the bottom, plus other valuable resources. As I have been pecking away at the keys working on my new projects, I’ve been compiling a little list for myself. I thought I would make it pretty and share it with all of you.…

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  January 14, 2017

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• Photo Writing Prompt: Land & Sea

  Try your hand at writing a 1000 word or less story based on one of these prompts.

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  November 25, 2016

  My Life, My Photos, Writing, Writing Prompts, Writing Resources

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• Resource: 2 Photo Writing Prompts

  A little writing inspiration for you:

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  February 15, 2016

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• Writing Resource: 8 Tips on Dialogue

  

  Dialogue is an integral part of any novel. Here are eight ways to upgrade your dialogue and avoid some newbie pitfalls.

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  August 17, 2015

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• Word Count 101: Novel? Novella? Novelette?

  

  Many writers stress about word count while they are creating a book. My advice is actually not to worry about it during the first draft—just be true to your story and characters. Then, during the editing process, become the crazed axe murderer—okay, maybe more of a surgeon. But regardless, you need to be brutal. In…

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  June 15, 2015

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