All writers have a muse.
Prob’ly not. Although, Pandora provides String Quartet and Film Scores radio stations.
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What The Great British Baking Show Taught Me About Writing
It All Begins with Preparation One of the first things you notice about the show is that all the ingredients and the equipment the baker will need for the challenge is already there at their table. That prep work helps the contestants stay focused. No scrambling for cream or flour – it’s at their fingertips….
Break Your Characters Out of Your Writing Ruts
We often fall into ruts. We drive the same route to work. We go to the same restaurants when we can’t face another night of our own cooking. We return to the same stores. We even vacation in the same locales year after year. There’s nothing wrong with a good rut or two. After all,…
Book Spine Adventures
A while back I helped a colleague self-publish his books so he could proudly place all six of them on the bookshelves of friends and family. We had already self-published these historical books for the digital market, but – like most authors – he wanted to own and distribute a number of physical copies. He…
Do You Need The Perfect Writing Spot?
When I close my eyes and envision the perfect writing spot, it’s akin to the most majestic library. Shelves with stacks of books enclosing me with their scent, their very presence pushing me to greatness. Tall windows that bring in just the right amount of light in front of large comfy chairs. A wooden desk…