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On Music
jeannieruesch.com —
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I was going to prepare something better for this blog, but I ran out of time. This article (for lack of a better word) was already typed up nice and neat, waiting to be used on my own blog. And so now, the blogging will commence. I have to write to music. It probably goes back to when I first started writing. When I ...1 day ago -
The First Draft and How to Get Through It
jeannieruesch.com —
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I have an audio tape version of Stephen King’s book, ON WRITING. And for anyone who hasn’t read or listened to this book, I can’t recommend it enough. It’s a terrific resource for writers, no matter where you are in the journey. And of all the wisdom and helpful information in that book, one of the ...2 days ago -
First Draft in 30 Days.
Taste of Kiwi —
Authority: 471
As a writer I’m always interested in craft books, and I’ve been meaning to pick up this particular one for a long time. The title—First Draft in 30 Days is a bit misleading because if you follow the methods prescribed you’ll end up with a very detailed outline rather than a first draft. Ms. Wiesner [...]2 days ago -
For Whom Should The Author Write
Happily Ever After - Ashley Ladd Romance Writer —
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I just read an interesting article on Dear Author: For Whom Should The Author Write.Years ago one of my publishers sent a long note to her authors telling us that we need to think about our market. We need to look at trends and if writing romance, especially erotic romance, to make sure we have a sexy premise.I took ...3 days ago -
Happy Just to be Nominated…Well, Not yet
jeannieruesch.com —
Authority: 420
Well, I did it. After years of tossing it back and forth: Should I, shouldn’t I? What’s the point? Is it worth it? I finally decided. I entered the Golden Heart. For those of you who may not know, the Golden Heart is the creme de la creme for an unpublished author. It’s the Oscars of RWA , a very ...5 days ago -
Beginnings…
jeannieruesch.com —
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This month, I was going to promo my new Christmas anthology, MISTLETOE RULES (release date Nov. 20 th ), but my 8yr old daughter gave me a different idea Halloween afternoon and I decided I’ll pimp my book with an excerpt in December. (Of course, if you absolutely can’t wait until then, you can always ...1 week ago -
Every Picture Tells A Story…
SEx - Silver Expressions —
Authority: 428
I love the idea that images inspire. I get my inspirations for just about everywhere, be it music, a bit of overheard conversation, the scenery around me, even dreams…. it’s amazing how much the world itself speaks to a writer’s brain. So, it began like this…. The concept was a simple one, I posted 12 ...1 week ago -
Book Tour Day Two
LK Hunsaker: Literarily Indie —
Authority: 110
I’m talking about Artistic Vision and Creative Doubt, mixed with a touch of pop culture, on Jane Richardson’s blog today! Come chat for a chance to win a printed, signed short story that’s so far unpublished and a bit of a prequel to Off The Moon. Jane Richardson: Home Thoughts From A Broad ...1 week ago -
The Harlequin Presents Writing Competition 2009: Today’s the Day!
Harlequin Presents for romance novel bloggers —
Authority: 119
Today is the big day for you aspiring Harlequin Presents authors out there — it is the deadline to submit your entries for the The Harlequin Presents Writing Competition 2009 ! You have until midnight tonight to email your entries — in other words, anything that’s not in the competition inbox by tomorrow ...1 week ago -
Nanowrimo: Filling the Well #1
Plastic Masters of the World Unite! —
Authority: 108
I did The Artists Way a few years back and what has stayed with me is the idea of "filling the well". Creative people need to give themselves fuel for their fire so to speak and since I am getting into writing I took a look around the house and will be posting some of the novels that serve to fill the well for me in ...1 week ago -
A Writer’s Retreat
jeannieruesch.com —
Authority: 420
I was very lucky this weekend to be able to take part in a retreat with five other authors that I know from my RWA Chapter. We got together and rented a really nice little suite at a ski chalet. Of course, we did it in October so as not to be tempted to go skiing since there’s no actual snow yet It was great to ...2 weeks ago -
A Pound Of Flesh Will Add A Ton Of Character
The Pink Fuzzy Slipper Writers —
Authority: 127
Sara Amos gripped the steering wheel tighter. She was nervous because she was starting a new job and had already pissed her new boss off. Better bad, uh? Whats mising?The paragraph is bare bones. We learn about our world through our five senses. Knowing this, it would make sense that we learn about our character’s ...2 weeks ago -
Hero Archetypes – Where Does Your Hero Fit?
The Plot Cafe —
Authority: 112
I’m chasing heroes. You heard me right. I’m chasing heroes. (Yes, I’m married, and my husband’s fine with it). Who doesn’t love a bad boy, or need a professor now and then. The swashbuckler or the warrior can defend my honor or take me on an adventure any day of the week. And after they have, and then have ...2 weeks ago -
Harlequin Presents Writing Competition 2009: Nearly Time…
Harlequin Presents for romance novel bloggers —
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by Harlequin Presents editor (and writing contest organizer) Joanne Grant The closing date is drawing near, but there is still time for you to enter The Harlequin Presents Writing Competition 2009 . To date, we have had over 60 entries, but from past experience we know to expect the entries to come flooding in ...2 weeks ago -
Mid List
jeannieruesch.com —
Authority: 420
I’ve certainly heard the term ‘Midlist’ and never gave it much thought. If I thought about it all, I guessed it was something to do with a back list. Duh!! So, and I know everyone but me knows this, but Midlist is a term used to define books published but not bestsellers. They are the majority of ...2 weeks ago -
TRAVELING IN OUR WRITING
jeannieruesch.com —
Authority: 420
When we write a short story or a novel, that work is a “journey” from beginning to end in many ways. Hopefully, our main characters will learn something about themselves and grow emotionally and in their personal values of not only each other, but the world around them. They must become more ...2 weeks ago -
Lovable Characters
Taste of Kiwi —
Authority: 471
I picked up a copy of The Everything Guide to Writing a Romance Novel by Christie Craig and Faye Hughes the other day and came across a great list of how to make fictional characters lovable.Thirteen Ways to Make Characters Lovable1. Make your character an underdog. Give them a handicap and have them refuse to [...]2 weeks ago -
Ze Comfort Zone
jeannieruesch.com —
Authority: 420
I’ve been a romance reader since age fourteen. You can blame my sister. I’ll be giving away my age and hers here, but her husband went to Vietnam for the second time in his military career, and she moved home with her toddler son for that time period. During that year, she introduced me to Days of Our ...3 weeks ago -
Blogs, Live Chats and the Kitchen Sink
jeannieruesch.com —
Authority: 420
Hands up (raise your right arm) who of you authors out there thinks they’re not doing enough promo for your books? Keep your hands up. Now hands up (raise your left arm) those who think they’re not doing enough? OK, how many of you have both arms up in the air? Hands down. I’m one of you. The one with both ...3 weeks ago -
Understanding Story Structure from the Movies
jeannieruesch.com —
Authority: 420
This weekend, I discovered a series of blog articles on story structure (thanks to twitter!), written by Larry Brooks at storyfix.com . (I definitely suggest subscribing to his blog — great stuff.) The information isn’t new and it’s actually something you can find if you look anywhere about the basics of ...3 weeks ago
