many cut paragraphs and only 84 new words. Let’s see what the rest of the day brings… How are you doing? © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney – All Rights Reserved.
Inspiration Monday: Be a Cowboy
If you didn’t get a chance to watch the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, today is a perfect day to be inspired and see what all the fuss is about. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV2qrsdkRXI&hl=en&fs=1] Now, go be a cowboy and focus on your goal. © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee…
Five on a Friday: Catching Up is so Hard to Do
It’s been a busy week, catching up from last week’s vacation and conference, preparing for family and friends to come over tomorrow to celebrate Middle One’s First Communion, writing a newsletter for The Husband’s clients, and getting PB wrapped up tight. I’m running a thousand miles a minute today, but wanted to share my gratitude…
Writing Question: Thoughts on Prologues
I’ve been toying around with adding a prologue to my YA manuscript. But have wondered whether it was really necessary. Here are a few links I’ve found about prologues. Nathan Bransford has a recent post about prologues. Scott Westerfeld’s take on prologues. Suite 101: When Does a Novel Need a Prologue or Epilogue? What do…
A Conundrum of Sorts: Food Allergies and Birthday Parties
I first wrote this post for my other blog, The Rebel Queen. I’ve had to temporarily close down the blog, since I haven’t been able to commit to the time. I don’t know what I was thinking, trying to write for two blogs. Kudos to the people who can commit to this on a regular…
There She Goes
The training wheels came off yesterday, much to Youngest’s delight. She practiced in the front yard, eyes straight ahead, testing the shifts in her balance before yelling for me to let go. Today, she’s riding her bike! © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney – All…
Virtual Time Suck is Not My Friend
The internet is a virtual time suck. Sad to say, it offers too much of a temptation for me. With a few clicks on the keyboard, I can discover endless sources of research for my WIP, catch up with my friends on their fantastic blogs, find great writing advice, not to mention all the social…
Writing Inspiration with Mitali Perkins and Book Giveaway!
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcVwRGvRf1Q&hl=en&fs=1]Get more information on Mitali right here. And if you’d like a chance to win an autographed copy of Mitali’s book, Rickshaw Girl, go over here. © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney – All Rights Reserved.
Writing Tip: A Podcast with Beth Kephart
Set aside quiet time and listen to Beth Kephart’s interview with Barbara DeMarco-Barrett. This is an absolute need-to-do, if you want to add dimension to your writing. Your manuscript will love you for it. Listen. Right here. © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney – All…
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