It’s been raining for the last week or so. I mean, flooding has been a real issue in the heartland. Roads, fields, backyards – there’s a lot of puddles. Big puddles. I love this weather – not the flooding part, but the rain shower in the spring part. The sky is blue-gray-steel and the rain … Continue reading Rainy Days
Author: Beatrice B. Morgan
Fantasy author, avid reader, nerd, homebody, caffeine addict. Native to the American Heartland.
Setting Realistic Goals
"This weekend, I'll revise my novel." Hold up; how long is this novel? How long is your weekend? To revise a 75k novel in a two-day span is an unrealistic goal. You, my dear writer friend, are setting yourself up for failure. Even the best writers with sharp attention spans couldn't do that feat, unless … Continue reading Setting Realistic Goals
Book Review: Story Genius by Lisa Cron (2/5)
Genre: Nonfiction Copyright: 2016 Remember me talking about gimmicky writing books? This book had that feel. It was drowning in "do this, and you'll write the next bestseller" tone, like a car salesman. I had high hopes for this one. According to the bio, Cron has worked as a literary agent, and a "story consultant … Continue reading Book Review: Story Genius by Lisa Cron (2/5)
Beatrice B. Morgan 