Writing Quote Wednesday.
June 18, 2015
“I love writing. I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions.” – James A. Michener. So do I James, so do I.
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A Writerly Update 70.
June 15, 2015
Hi Everyone, Just a really quick update today as I don’t have much time. I’ve been focusing on my MG again this past week as I try and finish the first draft by the end of the month for a challenge I am participating in. Here are the stats: June 8th: o words. June 9th: … More A Writerly Update 70.
Writing Quote Wednesday.
June 3, 2015
“I’m not a big fan of inspiration. I’m too old to sit and wait for the muse to give me a little kiss… I write a lot, and I’m not afraid to make mistakes or to write badly. I can alsways fix something weak and dull. But I can’t fix a blank page.” ― Ron … More Writing Quote Wednesday.
Why You Can’t Quit Your Day Job. Yet.
May 26, 2015
Originally posted on Carly Watters, Literary Agent:
Many writers think their day job is getting in the way of their writing and count down the days until they can quit because that big book deal is on the way, right? Wrong, for now. (I should preface this with: Some writers have the luxury of external…
Writing Quote Wednesday: Quotes from George R.R. Martin.
May 21, 2015
I stumbled across this compilation of quotes by George R.R Martin on writing over at io9. You can check out the whole post HERE. Here are my two favourite: “I hate outlines. I have a broad sense of where the story is going; I know the end, I know the end of the principal characters, … More Writing Quote Wednesday: Quotes from George R.R. Martin.
A Writerly Update 66 + May Book Haul.
May 19, 2015
Hey Everyone, It’s been a fortnight since my last update and I apologise for missing a week but I have been sick and still am a little. I’ve had the flu and I’m finding it hard to shake this one, it is really annoying, and now I’m getting a migraine. Because I was sick I … More A Writerly Update 66 + May Book Haul.
Writing Quote Wednesday.
May 14, 2015
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ― Maya Angelou. Started working on a first draft and feeling this right now.
Writing Tip Wednesday: Royalties and Debut Author Secrets.
May 6, 2015
As aspiring authors we like to dream about the day we become published authors, imagining what it will be like. We dream about six figure advances and global marketing campaigns, New York Times bestseller list and seeing our books on the shelf. There’s nothing wrong with having these dreams, I have them myself, but sometimes … More Writing Tip Wednesday: Royalties and Debut Author Secrets.
A writerly Update 65.
May 4, 2015
Hey everyone, Is it just me or is this year flying by? I can’t believe it’s May already! I’ve now been querying for over a month and that doesn’t sound that long, but it feels like I’ve been querying for months. I’ve heard back from about half of the agents I’ve queried so far. I’m … More A writerly Update 65.
Writing Quote Wednesday.
April 29, 2015
‘Your main job is to believe in yourself. Yes, you have to do the actual work as well, but it’s the confidence that will make your work stand out and reach others. Even if other people are like, “Well, I don’t know if this is going to be your breakout novel or if this is … More Writing Quote Wednesday.
Rochelle L. Sharpe 