This week I hope to finish the first draft of Devil’s Blood 3. First draft of the third book…wow! I remember when I thought I’d finished the first novel. I was so proud of myself, of it. Then, I started to query literary agents. A few said kind words, but all of them declined representation. … Continue reading A Writer’s Tale (Mine)
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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
People Watching
I enjoy writing characters. I also enjoy watching people so I can make those characters feel like real people. If you've never people-watched, try it. Go find a bench in a mall, or sit in a parking lot and watch people enter and exit an establishment. Go to the grocery store an wander. How do … Continue reading People Watching
Beatrice B. Morgan 