Category Archives: Writing Life
The Power of Story: It Goes Beyond the Brand or the Genre
September 17, 2012 |
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~by Pamela Aares Oh the drum rolls, the eye rolls, the intake of breath when a writer tells an editor they are going to write ‘out of genre’, that they are going to write in a new time period, that … Continue reading
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Tags: Brand, Pamela Aares, Readers, writing
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Comments Off on The Power of Story: It Goes Beyond the Brand or the Genre Write What You Know… Or Just Write What You Love
September 10, 2012 |
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~ By Heather Thurmeier I was always told, “Write what you know!” Well, for a long time I didn’t want to do that. I mean, what the heck do I know anything about, that readers would find interesting? Is anyone … Continue reading
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Tags: Heather Thurmeier, Research, writing
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Comments Off on Write What You Know… Or Just Write What You Love Pastime or Addiction?
May 21, 2012 |
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And How Real Virtue Came To Be ~ By Katy Lee Thank you for inviting me to your virtual home today to talk about the gaming aspect of my novel, Real Virtue. Did you know video game addiction is becoming … Continue reading
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Tags: chick lit, Katy Lee, Real Virtue, Romance Writers of America, RWA, writing
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Comments Off on Pastime or Addiction? Hollywood Hits and Misses
May 16, 2012 |
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~ By Meredith Schorr I would think almost all of us have read books that were made into movies and just as many of us have probably seen movies that were adapted from books. When I devour a book and … Continue reading
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Tags: book adaptations, books into movies, chick lit, Meredith Schorr, Romance Writers of America, RWA, writing
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Comments Off on Hollywood Hits and Misses My Road to Publication
May 7, 2012 |
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~ By Karen Cino My road to publication has been a long one. Now that it’s here, I can say that it is everything I have ever dreamed of and more. Being a writer has always been a dream. Through … Continue reading
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Tags: chick lit, Karen Cino, Romance Writers of America, Roses, RWA, writing
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Comments Off on My Road to Publication The Romantic Times (RT) Conference, 2012
April 23, 2012 |
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~ By Angela Kay Austin At what age did you decide (realize) you were meant to write? It’s always been a part of me in one way or another. When I finally made the decision to jump off that bridge … Continue reading
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Tags: Angela Kay Austin, chick lit, Romance Writers of America, Romantic Times Conference, RT, RWA, writing, writing conferences
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Comments Off on The Romantic Times (RT) Conference, 2012 Hell Week (+ Giveaway!)
April 18, 2012 |
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~ Sandy James As a high school teacher, I often find myself picking up slang that’s thrown around by my students. (The first time I saw something I liked and said, “Sweet!” my husband laughed for a solid minute.) After … Continue reading
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Tags: chick lit, Romance Writers of America, Rules of the Game, RWA, Sandy James, writing
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Comments Off on Hell Week (+ Giveaway!) Giving Great Blog
April 4, 2012 |
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~ By Robena Grant I realized I was intimidated by what I imagined the ChickLit Writers blog to be when first invited to be a guest blogger. I visualized a younger set of writers who were into high fashion—and probably … Continue reading
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Tags: blogging, chick lit, Robena Grant, Romance Writers of America, RWA, writing
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Comments Off on Giving Great Blog Friday Un-inspiration
March 16, 2012 |
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~ By Melina Kantor Well, dear chick lit fans, I’ve realized something. Every Friday, we here at the blog show up with the intention of helping you kick off a weekend filled with productive writing. But, it has occurred to … Continue reading
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Tags: chick lit, Melina Kantor, Romance Writers of America, RWA, writing
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Comments Off on Friday Un-inspiration Giving and Receiving Critiques
February 22, 2012 |
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~ By Melina Kantor You can’t get very far in the writing world without learning, and quickly, that writers need to develop a thick skin. Our work is always out there for critique partners, reviewers, agents, editors, and readers to … Continue reading
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