Category Archives: Writing

5 Reasons I’ll Stop Reading

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Today I stumbled upon this post and found the insights into why one reader would put a book down really interesting. Recently, I’ve read some books I couldn’t put down and lamented turning the last page. There have also been a … Continue reading →

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WIPMarathon Check-In #1

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

So here goes, my first check-in for the August WIP marathon…

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#WIPMarathon Intro

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

This week I stumbled upon the #WIPmarathon feed on Twitter where a bunch of authors are getting together for the month of August to write. I’m joining in so here’s my intro post about my current work in progress (WIP).

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Taking Time vs Word Count

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

I am not a speedy writer and for some unknown reason I decided to part-take in CampNaNoWriMo, the July equivalent of the November mad dash towards 50, 000 words, where you can set your own word count. So I set … Continue reading →

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Why Traveling is Good for the Author’s Soul

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Last week I mentioned I’d be going on a road-trip. I did, and now I’m back, refreshed and ready to dive back into my WIP. I wasn’t convinced I loved my characters or could pull off the complicated premise of … Continue reading →

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FinnCon and My First Face-to-Face Critique

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

FinnCon is an annual science fiction and fantasy convention held somewhere in Finland. This year it’s in Helsinki and there are numerous panels in English, which means I can actually attend and understand something, yay! Today I attended my first … Continue reading →

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Why Authors Need Acting Skills

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

“I used Grammarly to grammar check this post, because my allergy to commas is legend.” While working on the revisions of my soon to be on submission YA science fiction novel, I had a revelation of sorts and it’s all … Continue reading →

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Why Authors Should Watch TV

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Today I’m pleased to welcome Jordanna East to Off the Page chatting about her new book and the benefits of watching TV. Jordanna East readily confesses that she started writing a novel one day when she was broke and unemployed. Her cable … Continue reading →

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Crossing over with Kia Zi Shiru

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Today I’m pleased to welcome Kia Zi Shiru back to Off the Page to chat about writing across the great genre divide. Take it away Kia! Crossing the Boundaries of Genre and Age by Kia Zi Shiru Otherkin Spirits, my upcoming series, … Continue reading →

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Spark – An Interview with the Editor

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Today I’d like to welcome Brian Lewis to Off the Page talking about balancing life as both an author and editor. Brian Lewis is the founder and editor-in-chief of Spark: A Creative Anthology, established Fall 2012 as a cross-genre paying market for … Continue reading →

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