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Endless books, DVD’s, silence and comfy chairs… and, depending on your location, gardening and volunteer opportunities… Where is all of this at, you ask? Check out your local library, no, really, do it. Some libraries have container gardening (for free) and opportunities to volunteer with children at rodeo’s, and an assortment of other activities. MostContinue reading “Did You Know?”

Several times in my writing career, I have happened upon what I call the Mud Effect. We’ve all had that dream (well, a fair amount has, anyway) where we’re running and desperately trying to get away from someone or something, but just can’t. It seems as though we’re running through the mud, or that ourContinue reading “Writing: The Mud Effect”

Hi there. Just a quick post on the perks of an audio book. If you’re anything like me, you might find that you love reading books, and that you even love writing them. But with life so busy as it often is and that deadline ticking away on your manuscript, or any other task, youContinue reading “Have You Tried Audio?”

  What inspires your writing? This is a question that authors get asked often. For many, it can be something as simple as watching others, or striking news in the the headlines. For me, however, it is two things… One great source of inspiration comes from my childhood. I find it is often rich withContinue reading “Childhood Inspiration”

Just a quick tip for stronger writing. If you want more vivid writing that’s absorbing, do an adverb check, and cut them when you can. This may be a bit hard and you might find yourself tempted to leave some, but only do this when there’s absolutely no better word or phrasing. Good writing isContinue reading “Stronger Writing”

Looking to get some of your work edited, or perhaps do a little editing yourself? If so, then check out Fiverr. Here you can find an editor for your article, manuscript, or even the first few pages of your manuscript. I would highly recommend getting someone to check out your work before submitting it anywhere. OnContinue reading “Editing – A Helping Hand”

If you’re like me, it’s easy to find the sort of book you love and to keep reading only that genre. However, if you want to be a great, imaginative writer, you might want to pick up some new books for your shelves. It is through diverse readings that we learn not only how to write,Continue reading “Benefits of Diversity”

If you’re like me, you know that reading anything you can about the publishing process is necessary if you hope to become published one day. After you’ve written that initial novel, more than likely, you’re going to want a literary agent. That is, of course, if you don’t decide to self-publish. A literary agent isContinue reading “Query Shark”

Perhaps one of the most anticipated events for book lovers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is the annual Metropolitan Library Book sale in February. There are thousands of books to buy, all of which are in decent condition. Their prices range from $1 to 50 cents. There is a collectors room, as well, where books areContinue reading “Books for your Shelves”

As a writer, it is necessary to have various tools in your arsenal to support you along your writing journey. As a writer for many years, there have been many books that I have viewed in hopes to better my understanding of the craft. One of the books that have been very helpful in myContinue reading “In Your Arsenal”