Category Archives: Writing Life
[Repost] Can You Really Make a Living Doing What You Love?
February 20, 2012 |
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~ By Angela Kay Austin Have you ever scrolled through the Amazon Bestsellers’ list and wondered, “Will my book ever be listed?” Well, I have. I walk through bookstores picturing what my books would look like placed on display throughout … Continue reading
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Tags: Angela Kay Austin, chick lit, Romance Writers of America, RWA, writing
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January 9, 2012 |
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~ By Jennifer Fusco I wanted to take the opportunity to thank Melina Kantor for asking me to guest blog on the RWA Chick Lit Chapter Blog. How cool! Thanks for having me. Usually when I guest blog, people want … Continue reading
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Tags: chick lit, CTRWA, Jennifer Fusco, Market or Die, Romance Writers of America, RWA, writing
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Comments Off on Balance Isn’t Easy Bring on the Holidays!
December 14, 2011 |
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~ By Chris Bailey Because writing is the method that orders my thoughts—my form of quiet meditation—I’m thankful for this opportunity to post. Because back-to-back major holidays demand a little time apart. A little reflection. A little time to ponder … Continue reading
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Tags: chick lit, Chris Bailey, Romance Writers of America, RWA, writing
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Comments Off on Bring on the Holidays! Friday Writing Inspiration
November 18, 2011 |
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~ By Melina Kantor So it’s just about Week 3 of NaNoWriMo. Anyone else feel like this? Anyway, I came across this NaNo pep talk, and even if you’re not doing NaNo, it’s good inspiration: One more thought: “Be like … Continue reading
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Tags: Anne Stuart, chick lit, Chris Baty, Melina Kantor, NaNoWriMo!, National Novel Writing Month, Romance Writers of America, RWA, Stephanie Meyer, The Office of Letters and Light, writing
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Comments Off on Friday Writing Inspiration Can You Really Make a Living Doing What You Love?
October 10, 2011 |
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~ By Angela Kay Austin Have you ever scrolled through the Amazon Bestsellers’ list and wondered, “Will my book ever be listed?” Well, I have. I walk through bookstores picturing what my books would look like placed on display throughout … Continue reading
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Tags: Angela Kay Austin, chick lit, Romance Writers of America, RWA, writing
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Comments Off on Can You Really Make a Living Doing What You Love? Revisions and Revelations
October 3, 2011 |
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~ Nan Reinhardt I’m a romance writer—as yet unpublished—and I just finished working on revisions to my first novel. My critique partner and I have gotten through all twenty-seven chapters and ironically, there are more things to fix/revise that either of … Continue reading
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Tags: chick lit, Nan Reinhardt, Romance Writers of America, RWA, writing
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Comments Off on Revisions and Revelations Unusual Sources of Inspiration
September 28, 2011 |
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~ By Meredith Schorr To date, I’ve written two novels, one published, one in revisions, both fiction. While both stories are make-believe, some of the characters, events, conversations etc. were inspired by true life events. For instance, my relationship with … Continue reading
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Tags: chick lit, Meredith Schorr, Romance Writers of America, RWA, writing
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Comments Off on Unusual Sources of Inspiration Inspiration from Maeve Binchy
February 2, 2011 |
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~ By Melina Kantor Hello All, Well, let me guess. Most of you are freezing. It’s the middle of the week. You’re tired. So, we’re bringing you a bit of inspiration, from the legendary Maeve Binchy, who’s been called “The … Continue reading
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Tags: chick lit, Maeve Binchy, Melina Kantor, Romance Writers of America, RWA, writing
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