1. Great news for one of my critique pals…Chris signed her first publishing contract!!! Wahoo! Our critique group has had the privilege of reading the evolution of Chris’s manuscript–in the near future, you’ll be able to read her book! I am so proud of Chris’s dedication and persistence to seeing her dream through. Go on…
Last week, I wrote about fleshing out character motivations. This week, I’m going to step it up a notch and write a little on how to create a complex character. Multi-faceted characters make a book interesting. These characters have conflicting issues they need to deal with, their wants and needs change over time, and…
When I was in college, I loved hanging out in front of the main student center and getting in some face time. Sure there were other places to hang out, the fish bowl over at Uris Library, the different college quads or Libe Slope, but Willard Straight Hall was the place to be if you…
One of my critique buddies, Patty Palmer, likes to start her “New Year” in September, when the kids start school, and there is a fresh start to everything. I really like this idea. Last September, I started up a 30 Day Challenge to to get back on track after a relaxing summer. I hoped to…
College presidents seek to lower the drinking age from 21 to 18 in the hopes to discourage binge drinking on campus. The Amethyst Initiative Teens say it’s easier to illegally obtain prescription drugs than to buy beer. Be aware of over-the-counter drug abuse MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All…
Have you seen this? It’s my new favorite gadget. The problem is, it’s so easy to use, the kids kidnapped it a couple times to film their own little movies. I discovered that today, when I downloaded the mini-movies. I’ve never laughed so hard. © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007…
Holy Moly! Have you been watching the Olympics? The kids and I have been transfixed by the swimming, diving and gymnastics. What about you? © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney – All Rights Reserved.
This is so cool. While the possibility of a real “invisibility cloak” has been around for awhile, scientists are one step closer to making this magical power a reality. Imagination is powerful. © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney – All Rights Reserved.
An article about boys and books made it to the front page of Friday’s Wall Street Journal. It seems boys will only read books if they are really gross…like these books. I don’t have boys, but I’d like to think it wouldn’t take gory details to entice them to read. I also found an article…
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