Writing, Thoughts and Experiences
It's November once again. That means it's NaNoWriMo, or National Write a Novel Month. Tis the season to break out the laptop and notebooks and get to writing. Personally, I dream about writing all year and in November, I make it happen. This year, I entered the month with a plan and outline. Normally a... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
The Women's National Book Association (WNBA) is an amazing community for writers, authors, and book lovers. As a lifetime writer and book lover, I was surprised that I had not heard of the WNBA before a year ago and so I thought I would share. The WNBA was originally founded in the year 1917 on... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
In 2010, I moved to Arizona after running away from a bad marriage. I left my home in Southern California, and made a new home in the desert. While I met some of the most amazing people, a part of me needed to come back to California. I think I had something to prove to... Continue Reading →
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.
Laurel E. Cole 