The most important piece of advise I ever got about writing was that if I was going to be a writer, then I have to write.  As simple as that sounds, any of you who do write know very well how hard that is.  We need time, inspiration, a decent project, the right mood, the right atmosphere.  We writers are pretty fussy, but the biggest two are time ( Read more... )

In continuation of what I wrote last week for my Advanced Comp Blog assignment, this week I'm going to be taking on some of Patricia Wrede's advice and tips on World Building,, and adding a few of my own.

Point #1 - STAY CONSISTENT.  Plot out your setting.  If you have to, draw diagrams of rooms and properties, city maps, whatever you need to keep ( Read more... )

When I went to the Nimrod International Conference for Readers and Writers back in October, I received some of the most influential writing advice that I've ever taken to heart.  Much of it was generic, some was specific to my stories, and there is so much that I can't fit it all under one umbrella post.  So there will be several of these ( Read more... )

I had just about the best day of my life on Saturday. Some of you may know that I received a scholarship to attend the Nimrod Annual Conference for Writers and Readers in Tulsa, which was held at the University of Tulsa (oddly abbreviated to TU). I brought with me Linda, a friend from my writing class. We had a blast.

Forgive my disjointed writing, ( Read more... )

I stole the subject heading from tigrkittn because it was perfect for what's going on in my heart and my head right now!!  (Immitation is the most sincere form of flattery, right? ^_^ )

Anyway, plagarism aside, I am about half packed for my trip and the FINAL COUNT DOWN has begun!!  <3 days!!!

All I have left here before I go:

- Write two non-fiction pieces ( Read more... )