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September Book and a Movie: Atonement
Book: Atonement (2001) by Ian McEwan Movie: Atonement (2007) directed by Joe Wright Screenplay by: Christopher Hampton The set up: Each month four of us (women ages 20-45) pick a book that has been made into a movie. We read the book and then get together for thematic food and to watch the movie. On the menu: We …
Rough Draft: the Good, the Fair, and the Ugly
After reading through and making notes to the rough draft of my novel, I scored each chapter on how well I believed it flowed and how much work was still needed. Right now, I’m on chapter 6 (Fair) and I really like how this tiny bit of information has helped me as I approach each …
Sci-fi Book Idea I’ll Never Use
I have an idea for a sci-fi setting but since I don’t write sci-fi or read much sci-fi (ok, well I did love The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy), most likely never will, and this idea might even be a book already (which after thinking about, I did find a similarity to another book – …
Book 1 vs. Book 2: The Tortoise and the Hare
When my idea for my contemporary romance punched me in the face, I was actually in the middle of working on another rough draft. I figured I could work on both books, and did for a while, until the romance demanded all of my attention. Since this book wasn’t planned, like NaNoWriMo books usually are: …
You know you are addicted to writing when …
Every time I turn around I read another article telling writers not to quit. Years ago, I realized I can’t quit. I’m addicted. So to help others recognize the signs that they most likely have a writing problem, I have compiled a list. 🙂 You know you are addicted to writing when … 1) …
Concept, Characters, and then Story. Oh…
Call me crazy (You’re crazy) but I didn’t realize, until this morning, that I need characters before I can plot out any of my story. I’m working on my romantic comedy series, and I have the first book finished, and I’m 10,000 words into the second one. I’ve been trying to get a vague idea …
Fairy Tale Inspired Short Story by Dorlana Vann
If it Weren’t for Bad Luck A Rumpelstiltskin Inspired Short Story by Dorlana Vann I walked through the front door a little after midnight. Jana sat on the couch in the darkness covered by the quilt from our bed, the images from the television flickered on her solemn face. “Oh, you’re up,” I said …
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