The urge to write is what got me into writing fiction, or trying to write fiction. And by “urge” I mean a feeling that I want to write. This was what motivated me and what continues to motivate me. I don’t think this is unusual—the urge to write. A lot of people have it. ButContinue reading “About Writing: Guest post by Michael Onofrey”
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Twitter #Hashtags That Motivate Revision
Twitter did not appeal to me at first (or second or third). So why, you ask, would I write this post? Recently, I find myself enjoying it more and more. There are lots of fun challenges for writers and the character limitation ends up being a great revision tool. How Twitter can help your revisionContinue reading “Twitter #Hashtags That Motivate Revision”
Exciting Firsts at Experience Writing: Contests, Guest Posts, Author Interviews and More
Yesterday, I announced the first contest here at Experience Writing: Guess Gator’s New Friend. But that’s not the only exciting new first coming this fall: I reached out to some of my fellow writers and they agreed to do guest posts and/or author interviews! The first guest post is from author Diana Rose Wilson, authorContinue reading “Exciting Firsts at Experience Writing: Contests, Guest Posts, Author Interviews and More”
An unplanned post about Artifact Puzzles
I have never tried to play chess, although friends who think they understand me well have recommended it to me. I answered them, “I cannot play with symbols that never change. These bishops, kings, queens, castles, tell me nothing. But if you used figurines like [people we knew], then I could play.” But during the […]Continue reading “An unplanned post about Artifact Puzzles”
I did it! #BookBingoNW2016 I blacked out my summer book bingo card!
Last post I mentioned that I took on the challenge of Seattle Public Library’s Summer Book Bingo. It took some serious binge reading, but I finished and read an eclectic array of books that I am excited to tell you about. The books and their categories Cookbook or Food Memoir Green Smoothie Recipes For WeightContinue reading “I did it! #BookBingoNW2016 I blacked out my summer book bingo card!”
A Weekend of Reading Central Asia #amreading
The Seattle Public Library’s Summer Reading Bingo has been a great inspiration for me to finish a lot of books on my 2016 reading goal list and a lot more. Each square of the board, for those of you not playing along, has a specific kind of book you need to read to fill inContinue reading “A Weekend of Reading Central Asia #amreading”
Working on your novel, or just dreaming about it? Plan now for next year’s writers conference(s)
I wanted this map, it didn’t exist, so I made it. It took a little extra time, but I created what I wanted and there is a lot of information there. Enjoy (and site me). Last post, I went into detail about some of my favorite aspects of The Pacific Northwest Writer’s Association Conference. Now,Continue reading “Working on your novel, or just dreaming about it? Plan now for next year’s writers conference(s)”
Today We Write! #PNWA16
Last weekend I attended my first writers conference, The Pacific Northwest Writers Conference in Sea-Tac, Washington. I learned so much at this conference that I decided to write a few posts about it. To start with, enjoy reading about my favorite events at the conference. When I talk about moderating a session I mean, IContinue reading “Today We Write! #PNWA16”
The Pessimistic Moustache Game: Avoiding cliche description
The idea and tools I recently read The Hollow by Agatha Christie and one simple but unique description jumped out at me. “He came in accompanied by Inspector Grange, who was a large, heavy built man with a down-drooping, pessimistic moustache.” I love the idea of pessimistic facial hair and it really got meContinue reading “The Pessimistic Moustache Game: Avoiding cliche description”
Want More Readers?
While preparing my next newsletter, I noticed that my last one had a bunch of great information in it. I don’t want anyone to miss out, so here it is to give you a taste of what goes into my newsletters. If you like it, please sign up to get monthly installments and your freeContinue reading “Want More Readers?”
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