The Avengers is a Great Example for Writers

My hubby and I went to see The Avengers. We have been following all the previous movies the past few years, waiting for this one. From a writer’s view point the movie The Avengers illustrates series books. Each Prequel lays the ground work for the next The original...

No Reality Shows for Budding Writers

The  airwaves are full of  reality shows that focus on talent, American Idol, Next Top Model, Americas Got Talent to name a few. The one that best exemplified the journey of a writer is The Voice. Four coaches, all well-known successful singers in their various...

No Reality Shows for Budding Writers

The  airwaves are full of  reality shows that focus on talent, American Idol, Next Top Model, Americas Got Talent to name a few. The one that best exemplified the journey of a writer is The Voice. Four coaches, all well-known successful singers in their various...

Setting Simple Goals for the New Year

As a list maker I can really go overboard in setting goals for the new year. Goals for writing, housework, outside activities and daily chores all get sub-categories to guide me to completion.  My lists become so detailed that I feel overwhelmed, resorting to ignoring...

THREE WRITING GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS

The Christmas season is always a time of giving, and beyond the usual present buying and treat making there were other opportunities that God appointed for me this season. Two of them were annual occurrences with a new twist, and the third was unexpected. All of them...

The Benefit of Vomiting on A Page

“Everyone be quiet I’m trying to vomit.” My daughter Pam announced in an irritated voice. She wasn’t physically trying to vomit.  Rather she was getting her thoughts all down on paper for a college speech class. Pam has adopted that term from hearing her mother use...