Category Archives: Writing

Guest post by Theresa Paolo

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Today I’m delighted to welcome New Adult author Theresa Paolo to Off the Page sharing the A-Z of what she’s learned as a writer…

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2013/14 and WIPmarathon Check-in No. 5

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Suzanne van Rooyen

It’s 2014 already. That’s ten years since I left high school. Already? Where did the time go? I’ve been MIA recently not only because it was holidays and I desperately needed some down time before going back to teaching next … Continue reading →

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WIPMarathon Check-in No. 3

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Last Word Count: 7, 272 Current WC + CC (or SC): 11, 550                WIP Issues this week: I love this story and love my characters, but this story could go one of two ways: … Continue reading →

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Interview with Teen Author Kirsten A. Everett

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Today I’m delighted to welcome teen author Kirsten A. Everett to Off the Page, chatting about her latest books Eclipse Child and Escaping Extinction.               Tell us a little about yourself, who is Kirsten Everett? Kirsten … Continue reading →

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WIPmarathon Check-in No. 2

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Week two of the WIPmarathon! My goals have changed a little. While waiting on beta reader feedback on the YA novel, I’m drafting an NA novel. This is actually the novel I started working on earlier this year for the … Continue reading →

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Why Writing Workshops Rock!

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

For the past few weeks, I’ve been participating in a New Adult writing workshop courtesy of Litreactor and the awesome Rhonda Helms. This was my first ever full on writing workshop where we got lectures and then homework based on … Continue reading →

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WIPMarathon Check -In #1

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Time for this WIPmarathon’s first check-in! My goal for this WIPmarathon is detailed here. Basically, to finish the WIP and do revisions so that the ms was in a fit state for beta reading. And guess what? it’s DONE! 🙂 … Continue reading →

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Query Clinic No. 3

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

This weekend, I’m critting two queries because of some upcoming pitch contests. Usually, I’ll only post one a week. Onto the query…

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WIPMarathon December

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Woot! It’s that time of the year again! WIPMarathon! Last time I took part in this, I wrote 30k words of a story that might never have seen the light of day. Can’t wait to jump into this again in … Continue reading →

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That time I finished the WIP…Almost

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Last night I had my first ever Thanksgiving dinner courtesy of an American friend and it was lovely. I especially enjoyed going around the table, letting everyone say what they were thankful for because it made me realise I had … Continue reading →

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