GUYS! It’s been a while, I know. My blogging hasn’t really kept up to date with this whole 1 post a week thing. Let me reassure you that this is indeed for a reason. As you may know (if you’ve read the Announcements Page) I’ve got a book coming out this November! These are exciting … More The Coolness of Having a Book Come Out
This post is going to be short and sweet. I just want to give a big shout out to EDITORS. I’m just digging in on round 2 on my MS, and it’s amazing to me how much wonderful insight editors have. Having done several workshops on fiction, non-fiction and poetry, I know it’s not easy to give … More Props to Editors
Being a writer isn’t necessarily one of those jobs that leave you covered with dirt or chalk or charcoal. We can sit at our desks for hours, tea by our side type-typing away. I love writing and I love typing, but sometimes when you walk away and Word is powered down, it’s hard to feel … More Ink! — Getting my hands dirty
This is just a quick note to say that I’ve recently dusted off a manuscript that I was very proud of and realized *gasp* I don’t like the characters very much anymore. They’re just a little too 2-D for my taste, edging on the stereotypical; the easy to write, but not to love folks. I’ve … More Characterization and Motivation are Power
I’ll start off this post by acknowledging the fact that I am actually writing it from my own couch at my own house, with my furry, cross-eyed kitten curled up next to me. However, in the spirit of the title, I came up with the idea in a hotel. Let me paint you a picture: … More Why writing in hotels can be way better than writing at home: A Proposition
Suzanne Rigdon 