By Nicole Disney We’ve all had that moment. You’re driving on the highway, in the middle of your shift at work, in the shower, and inspiration comes. The words draw each other together like reunited lovers in bursts so poetic and fleeting you must find a pen. Whether that means leaving the steering wheel of…
Category: General Interest
Mixing it Up—You’re Doing it Wrong
By Katriena Knights In last month’s post, I talked about how TV shows maintain a long-term status quo, often keeping characters mostly static. This time, I’m going to talk about shows that have attempted to break this pattern, and how they did it wrong—and how a few of them have done it right. Hopefully this…
Pitch Like a Pro (Part 2)
By Susan Spann Last month, we took a look at the four vital elements of a winning “elevator pitch.” This week, we’re putting the elements together – just in time for Colorado Gold! To play along, you’ll need a list with your novel’s protagonist, active antagonist, stakes, and high concept. (Remember: high concept might or…
Managing Writer Stress: Body Scan for Deeper Relaxation
By Kerry Schafer It’s 5 am and I’m settling into the hour of morning writing time I’ve carved out of my day. In the back of my head I’m wondering where I’m going to find time for all of the other things on the list. Here’s the Coles Notes version: 1. A day job that…
Your Sons and Daughters
By Dave Jackson When this odyssey of writing started in my life about 10 years ago, I wish I’d known what I’m about to share with you. Those books of yours, they’re like children. The proud parent angle has been done enough. I’m coming from a different direction…check it out. You’ve got to be a…