I read an article recently, linked to a writer’s group to which I belong. The article was in response to a comment from Stephen King, “Outlines are the last resource of bad fiction writers who wish to God they were writing masters’ theses.” My friend’s post was to initiate conversation and opinion among the group. … More To Outline or Not to Outline
Currently, I am working on a dark Christmas story. Although I have a very fertile imagination, I wasn’t sure my mind could run in this direction. Typically, my writings have been for the purpose of informing, and recollections of past events that send a positive message. Writing horror, especially applied to such a fun holiday, … More Writing on a Different Path
I am sickened and furious! Typically, not an activist in any way, but, this story just broke yesterday and I am appalled, as should be any human being! We need to act now! I am calling for a BOYCOTT OF COCA COLA and ALL of their products and affiliates!!! Coca Cola Products: Coca-Cola (Coke)Diet Coke … More Call for Action!
While writing flash fiction and working on other, longer stories, I wondered about my lack of daily attention to this young blog of mine. Should I force myself to write something every day? Every week? At least once a month? Checking my old blog, which I began years ago to keep track of everything going … More Purposeful Writing
What would you think if someone offered to pay you for staying in bed for two months? This offer may sound enticing to over-stressed heads of households, but, there are some restrictions/qualifications before you can be considered for this job. You must be a healthy man or woman between the ages of 24 and 55 … More A Laid Back Job
For my own benefit, as well as anyone who comes across my blog, I will be listing magazines who accept unsolicited manuscripts. Where possible, I will also include the writer’s guidelines. These sites are merely a listing of online publications who accept unsolicited manuscripts. Some of these organizations pay you for your submission while others … More Unsolicited Resources
Why do I want to write? That question seems unanswerable. It’s kind of like asking someone, “Why do you want to eat?”” Both answers would be, “Because I must.” When I was nine years old, I wrote my first long story, and writing has been a need ever since. There are many stories in my … More Why Do You Want to Write?
From mankind’s earliest days, communication grew more and more in importance. The ancient Egyptians found a way to keep their stories alive for generations to come. Their writing tools were archaic, stone tablets and a chisel-like tool. My, how things have changed since then. I remember writing stories, articles for a local newspaper, back in … More Novel Software
The forecasters have warned us, dating back to last week, about impending bad weather. It’s been cloudy and damp. Today, however, the cloudy skies are definitely threatening severe conditions, and I did not take my own advice yesterday in prepping our “evacuation” bag, there just wasn’t enough time. While writing this post, I am backing … More Procrastination is Like Constipation
We are in for a stormy day today! Before I delve into my research and writing, I will be prepping, in the event, we need to take cover in the storm shelter. Ah, the good life of Midwestern living. So, how does one prep for a possible tornado? Here are some ideas: • Use a … More Tornado Ready
Sue Marie St. Lee 