You have a million dollar book idea. It's guaranteed to be a best-selling novel. It's outlined and waiting to be written. But, as is the case for many of us, writing has to happen in between work and other life related responsibilities. Writing can easily become the task that is pushed aside for the must-do... Continue Reading →
Never Ending Novel
I am a master novelist, or rather master novel starter. Why don't I just finish them? That is an excellent question. I always hit a road block about 3/4 of the way through and never seem to be able to get the ending down on paper. Take a break and come back to it. That's... Continue Reading →
Reedsy Prompts
Reedsy, a site that provides tools for authors, also provides a weekly writing contest with no entry fee. Each week, a new series of prompts based on a selected topic are released with submissions due on Friday, or one week from the day the prompts are provided. Prize money of $50.00 is awarded to one... Continue Reading →
Submission Island
Lately, I have been swamped by writer's block. I've tried all the tricks and tips, but the motivation to write was fleeting. Sure, I whipped up a page here or there, but overall I've made little to no progress on any of my writing goals. So, I decided to challenge myself to select free contests... Continue Reading →
Writer’s Block: Stuck in the Muck
Often times, a novel takes on a life of it's own as the author is crafting it, and the final journey may be much different than the one you started on.