9
Apr
Tip number one: Become the proud owner of a thesaurus. As you write, you may have the tendency to repeat common words. We only use so many words in our day-to-day vocabulary so it makes sense that when you write the same would occur. After finishing a chapter, do a word search and try to [...]
Tags: Kraig Dafoe, Search for the Lost Realm, Tidewater, Virginia Beach, Writing
18
Jan
So, you have a balloon idea for a novel or you have already written one and thinking about doing another? Getting an idea for a novel is easy. However, getting a concept for a book is the easy part. Okay, this is how I translate an idea into an actual novel. Step 1 – [...]
Tags: Cry of Eagles, Stefan Vucak, Writing
19
Nov
And someday isn’t one of them. So true. I had a strange epiphany the other day. It’s something I’ve always known, but not really “known.” Time is passing, my daughter’s growing up, my husband and I are getting older and with each thing we put off till tomorrow, that’s less time we have to actually [...]
Tags: Goals, there are seven days in a week and someday isn't one of them, time, Writing
5
Jun
Yes, I’m a writer. For better for worse, whether I ever see a dime for my work or not…I’m a writer. I’m also 35, which is the perfect age to have a mid-life crisis-what am I doing with my life-freak out moment. Which is, well, sort of what I’ve been doing internally lately. I’ll comfort [...]
Tags: Dorothy, I am a writer, Jeff Goins, ruby slippers, Writing
30
Aug
It’s early in the morning…still dark outside, everybody is asleep except for the feline types. It’s entirely too early to be up, but it’s my favorite time to be awake. It’s cool, quiet, the time right before the sun rises. It’s a magical time. It’s a time and space I’ll be visiting more frequently. There [...]
Tags: changes, new chapter, starting over, Writing
13
Jul
Author’s note…I’ve been up since 5:30 a.m. not able to go back to sleep. My mind is full to bursting right now and as a writer, when that happens, I usually, well…write! I feel like I have to get this out, and this is part one. Thank you gentle reader for indulging me. -V My [...]
Tags: cats, Creb, Hemingway cats, polydactyl cats, Writing
24
Jun
Muses come in different forms and in different ways. Some people imagine a beautiful goddess type bestowing creativity on them, some find inspiration in other art, music, nature, etc. Some of MY best inspiration comes from my daughter. It’s great to have those moments where the Muse comes to you in whatever form and blesses [...]
Tags: Inspiration, The Muse, Writing
27
Apr
People have different reasons for doing things. Obligation, money, pleasure, etc. I started writing semi-seriously back in college. I was a Communications major and whenever I had electives, I’d always check out the English and Literature courses to see what was available. I took an American playwright course, a couple of different creative writing courses, [...]
Tags: Creativity, love, passion, Writing
26
Apr
We all have them…valleys. Those low times when we can’t motivate to do what we want to do or have to do. They can happen for a variety of reasons. I get frustrated when I go through them, and sometimes the issue seems to become compounded, especially with writing. I don’t feel like writing, so [...]
Tags: A-Z blog challenge, Depression, valleys, Writing
15
Apr
Music has always been an important part of my life. I played violin throughout middle and high school, I was even THE Fiddler on the Roof when we performed it at our school. In college I worked at the college station, then at a music distribution company and eventually at a few radio stations. So [...]
Tags: A Thousand Years, A-Z blog challenge, music, sting, Writing
