by christawojo@gmail.com | Jun 5, 2019 | Dear Writer
Sometimes I catch an episode of one of those singing or talent shows and am amazed at the performances. As I sit on the couch like a blob, I wonder, what am I doing with my life? Most of the contestants sacrificed so much for their dream. They gave all their time,...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jun 5, 2019 | Dear Writer
The most difficult part of selling books as a new writer is getting readers to take a chance on you. If you’re unknown, many buyers may pass your book up for a safer bet – like a bestselling author or one who’s got tons of rave reviews. Name recognition is a term we...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jun 4, 2019 | Dear Writer
My husband and I just spent a few days in the city for his birthday. There was food and drink and revelry. Unfortunately, I contracted some sort of bacteria that had me writhing on the floor in agony. I’m facing several deadlines and rarely allow myself any fun...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jun 2, 2019 | Dear Writer
Too often we think about what will happen to our book when it’s finished. How long is it going to take to get to the end? How is it all going to work out? Will we be able to finish it to our satisfaction? Will anyone read it? Will anyone like it? Will everyone...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jun 1, 2019 | Dear Writer, Kerouac's Writing Tips
We talked about bookmovies before, but before we develop our book for the screen, we need to accurately describe the mental movie in our heads. This is so much harder than it sounds. How do we create the emotions we feel when we think about our story? How do we...
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