Of Plot Threads and Sub Plots by R.L. LaFevers Write the High Concept Hook via Query Tracker © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney – All Rights Reserved.
Writing Tip: Links to Read and Savor
I’ve been away from my computer for three days, so I need to catch up on some writing. In the meantime, here are some great things for you to read… How to Write a Novel in Three Weeks (or two, or one) via Robin Brande The CBI Clubhouse (The on-line home of Children’s Book Insider) …
Memories, Books and Love for Valentine’s Day
Well, it’s here. Valentine’s Day. We’re supposed to be all red and pink and swirly and giggly and confess our love from the top of the universe. Gulp. That’s a lot of pressure. Valentine’s Day. These two words filled me with dread when I was in high school. It was the day…
Inspiration Monday: Look Fear in the Eye
Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live. – Dorothy Thompson You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do. – Eleanor Roosevelt Be not afraid of life. Believe…
Writing Discussion: How Do You Decide Where to Start the Story?
It is said to start the story at the point of action, even, dare I say, in the middle of the action. As long as the start of the the story isn’t too far into the action to confuse the reader. There are many ways to go about it. But, how does the…
Writing Tip: How Much Baggage Does Your Character Need to Get Rid of to Move Forward?
How much baggage do you need to get rid of before you can move forward? When I write, I often think of how this question applies to my protagonist. This helps me discover the Aha! moments that my character(s) need so they can move forward in their story. I believe when characters grow or suffer…
Choose Hope Over Fear…
Hmmm…seems this also applies to following our dreams, does it not? Let’s get working! © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney – All Rights Reserved.
What a Momentous Day This Is!!!
I’ve been up since 2 in the morning and haven’t been able to sleep. All I could think about was what it must be like, to be Barack Obama, taking charge on this day. For his family, most particularly his daughters, whose lives are forever changed. And what what it must be like to be…
Writing Confession #4
I like using need to use SHARP pointed pencils or FINE point pens to write notes along my manuscript. The crisp lines of the words help me think. © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney – All Rights Reserved.
RSS
Twitter
GoodReads