Category Archives: Writing
Quote of the Week
“Find a truly original idea. It is the only way I will ever distinguish myself. It is the only way I will ever matter.” From the film A Beautiful Mind I think all creative people think this way, and as … Continue reading
Faery Forests and Other Adventures
I’m back after a week long trip to Ireland to see family and the Emerald Isle. Yes, Ireland is so green it does literally hurt your eyes. I love travelling and seeing new places. It serves as great inspiration for writing…
Character Trait: Stoic
I just watched The Lucky One. Yes, Zac Efron’s all grown up sporting dog-tags, tattoos and huge biceps (see picture – and just look at all that silent suffering written on his face. The epitome of tortured stoic guy!), but … Continue reading
The Writer’s Voice Contest Entry
My entry for the Writer’s Voice Contest:
How this ‘Pantser’ is becoming a ‘Plotter’
I’ve always written by the seat of my pants and been very proud of my status as a Pantser. This apporach, however, has often left me floundering with novels stalled and half-finished around the 25 000 word mark. I swore I’d never be a … Continue reading
So I recently stumbled into the world of Pinterest. Given the multitude of other social media sites, I couldn’t but wonder why we needed yet another means of social networking. The hype surroudning Pinterest as one of the … Continue reading
RTW: Images of Inspiration
YA Highway Roadtrip Wednesday: Today’s Question What images inspire / represent your WIP or favorite book?
Quote of the Week
“When you have too much faith in something, it is bound to hurt you. Too much faith in anything will suck you dry. In this way, all the world is a vampire.” Poppy Z Brite, Lost Souls One of my favourite … Continue reading
Even Fantasy Requires Research
The old adage “write what you know” would make for pretty boring writing by most authors. That would limit me to female characters, a handful of locations, specific nationalities, a time frame of the last 20 years and plots relating … Continue reading
RTW: Who Do You Love?
Roadtrip Wednesday courtesy of YA Highway This Week’s Topic: Who has helped you on your reading/writing/publishing journey?
