So I have a spiritual adviser. I know that can be off-putting, but If it helps, you can picture me talking to Yoda. I mean, after all, Yoda was a spiritual guide for Luke and various other people who never listened to the green-skinned guru. Oh, well, we are a headstrong bunch. My little green…
Author: rmfwBoss
I Have a Strong Opinion – Now What?
If, as a writer, you venture to spout your political beliefs on the internet, you’re going to get yourself in trouble. You’ll alienate readers. You’ll invite trolls. You might get into arguments with other writers. Most agents and marketing and PR people advise their writer clients to button up and stay out of the fray.
Yes, Virginia….
Okay, I’m doing something totally out of character for me. It’s Wednesday and my post is due up tomorrow. Have I prepared one? No. Hence this impromptu entry which may or may not succeed. If it does, I thank the spirit of Christmas. If it doesn’t, well, our intrepid editor, Patricia, will surely let me…
Scaling the TBR Pile
I’ll be giving a workshop via Skype on building romantic tension and conflict for the Orlando Public Library. You can register here. I assume the event is designed for people to attend in person, but I’m not positive. If you have questions, though, ask them, not me. I just do what I’m told. Recently I…
The Heartbreaking Timeline of a Normal Writing Session
10:00 PM (the night before) – I set the alarm for 5:30 a.m. I will write tomorrow. No matter what. 1:01 a.m. – I wake in a panic. Did I oversleep? Did I set my alarm correctly? What about my first chapter, will it grab people? 3:15 a.m. – I remind myself it’s not time…