May 13, 2013 | A.E. Rought, Do The Math, Editor, Finishing a Book, Joy in the Writing World, Plotting, WIP's, Word Count, Working on Writing, Writing
Myself? I was a “pantser” for a lot of years. I just wrote “by the seat of my pants” and let the story unfold as I went. It made me the first reader, the first person to know the story.This method also made me take FOREVER to write a book....
Feb 27, 2013 | Plotting, WIP, WIP's, Working on Writing
I learn new things every day. In life, as well as in writing.And one of the things I’ve learned in writing is that technique is always improvable.I’ve been for most of my writing career a “pantser,” which translates to meaning “I make it...
Feb 25, 2013 | Best Intentions, Books, Creative Process, Fairy Godmothers, Finishing a Book, Goals, Joy in the Writing World, ramblings, WIP, WIP's, Work, Working on Writing, Writing
Woke up earlier than usual this morning. A feat in itself because I am so not a morning person. I have made a huge goal for myself this year– to write (read finish) 6 books this year. We shall see if I get there. I have, of course the new Guys and Godmothers...
Jan 21, 2013 | Best Intentions, Creative Process, Finishing a Book, Friends, Mandy M. Roth, Motivation, WIP, WIP's, Working on Writing, Writing
Ever just read something, and it’s short, sweet, but so profound that you’re sitting there going “Oh WOW YES! YESYESYESYESYES!”Well, internally, you are, anyway.Externally, probably don’t even move except for maybe a grin.Had that...
Nov 14, 2012 | A.E. Rought, Fairies, Laura Lee Nutt, Next Big Thing, Tagged, WIP, WIP's
I was tagged by Laura Lee Nut (and I’m late… wow, so sorry! But here goes!)Ten Interview Questions for the Next Big Thing:1. What is your working title of your book? Under His Nose, Guys and...
Jul 30, 2012 | Creative Process, Fairies, Finishing a Book, Goals, Likes, New Stuff, WIP, WIP's, Working on Writing, Writing
I’m so excited to say, I’ve finished the first draft of my latest WIP. It’s a short one, under 150 pages (and this is massively short for me, I have to say. I’m used to constantly writing epics, ask YA writer A. E. Rought, who...
