Hi Everyone, Firstly I’d like to apologise for not posting as much or visiting other blogs and commenting as much as usual. My internet has been cutting in and out for the last two weeks at random intervals. It has been very annoying and extremely frustrating! I am hoping it will be fixed this week. … More A Writerly Update 69.
Hi Everyone, This past week felt like it lasted a month! I’ve been out every day this week and I’m exhausted. I’m looking forward to just spending the day at home tomorrow. On the writing front: I posted the latest episode of my ya sci-fi The Amberly Chronicles on Monday. I got half a chapter … More A Writerly Update 68.
Hey Everyone, I am not satisfied with the amount of writing I did this week. I feel like I’ve had interruption after interruption, especially the last few days, and it’s really irritating. The last update was on Tuesday so this update is only for the past five days. Here’s what my week looked liked: Wednesday: … More A Writerly Update 67.
Originally posted on The Escapades:
I’ve been musing about adverbs lately, considering their place in the fictional universe, the pros and cons of their use, and what role they play in building a world and maintaining pacing. I’ve come to the conclusion that, like exclamation marks, adverbs are best used sparingly, if at all. First,…
Hi Everyone, I’ve had another busy week this week and have another busy week coming up. I can’t wait for my days to return to normal so I can get back to my usual writing routine and start writing and editing my novels again like I planned. I had a migraine mid week, which meant … More A Writerly Update 62.
Writing time has been on my mind a lot lately. My kids are on holidays so I can’t write in my usual time slot. My routine – and I love sticking to a routine – is out of wack, which means I have to try extra hard to make time for writing or writing doesn’t … More Writing Tip Wednesday: On Writing Time.
Wishing all my followers and readers a very Merry Christmas. Hope 2015 is filled with much happiness. Thank you all for sticking with me, I really appreciate it. Here’s a little treat for all you book lover’s out there: Book Outlet is having a massive boxing day sale. They are reducing everything by 30%, but … More Merry Christmas!!
I would like to apologise to my readers for not posting my ‘Waiting On Wednesday’ or my ‘Writing Tip Wednesday’ posts yesterday. I haven’t had the best of weeks. I’ve had the flu since Sunday night. On Tuesday night, I spilt hot liquid on my thumb while cooking dinner giving myself a 2nd degree burn. … More A Quick Life Update.
Originally posted on TheNovelAbode:
Hello all, I have news of another #Pitching opportunity – #Pitcharama. #Pitcharama is run by my good friends at AussieOwnedandRead, but don’t panic if you’re not from Australia, this is an international #Pitching Comp. Quick additional note, this is for Young & New Adult (YA & NA) only #Pitcharama will open…
Originally posted on The Sprint Shack:
When you hear the word “smooth,” chances are you don’t associate it with “structure.” Silk, free-flowing and shapeless, is smooth. Hard-angled buildings made of brick and stone are structured. But when it comes to a good story, a smooth, effortlessly-flowing plot that keeps the reader engaged relies entirely on—you…
Rochelle L. Sharpe 