Advice, Block, Craft, Doubt, Fiction, Publish, Short story, Writing

A story! A story? A tale of fear!

All my sources tell me that, as a new indie author, I need to publish more work soon. Writing a novel is not quick work for me. I have a story that might run novella length—might. I haven’t written it yet, of course. Another option is a short story collection. Until the last couple of… Continue reading A story! A story? A tale of fear!

Blog Stuff, Real Life, Time, Writing

Silly things I do to waste writing time

My husband has dubbed me a chief procrastinator. What he doesn’t know is that sometimes I only seem to be putting off something. Sometimes I’m working out some aspect of the job before I start it. Sometimes I dread it so much, I need to sidle into it so I’ve begun before I realize I’m… Continue reading Silly things I do to waste writing time

Contest, Craft, Fiction, My Books, Narrative, Novel, Writing

What was I waiting for?

First, a contest Reminder: Check my sidebar --> for links to two bloggers giving away copies of my novel! I’m not a NaNoWriMo sort of writer. And yet, I am a “pantser.” I don’t write true first drafts. I need a certain level of reassurance I’m on the right track before I can head out… Continue reading What was I waiting for?

Blog Stuff, Fiction, Goals, Novel, Publish, Writing

Three months in and how’s it going?

Yes, I know it’s not exactly the end of February, but it's close enough. We’re chipping away at 2011. One fourth, twenty-five percent, of the year is gone. Whether you made formal New Year’s resolutions or just had vague hopes for this year, how are you doing so far? I like the idea of a… Continue reading Three months in and how’s it going?