Earlier this week, I had the unique experience of attending the Tables Extraordinaire exhibition at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Maitland. This amazing event shares some of the ticket proceeds with local charities. This was my first visit, and it won’t be my last. The ballroom held a multitude of decorated table settings, … Read more
Writers tend to be introverts. We’re used to being home alone with our characters and computers. When we venture out into a crowd where social interaction is required, we might be at a loss for words. This isn’t the case at a writer’s conference. There we have lots in common with other participants and the … Read more
Let’s welcome our guest, Author Mary Cunningham, who will share what inspired her to write the Andi Anna Jones mystery series featuring a travel agent sleuth. A Writer’s Life by Mary Cunningham I’ve written most my life, but until the ripe old age of fifty, I’d never ventured beyond family memoirs and very bad poetry. Then five … Read more
Some writers say they write when the muse strikes them. They might go days without filling a manuscript page and work feverishly when the mood hits. I don’t believe in waiting for inspiration this way. As a professional writer, you have a job, and you must show up for work each day. However, I do … Read more
Authors have all sorts of administrative tasks, from answering emails, to fielding workshop requests, to creating book ads, to keeping up with social media and writing blogs. These behind-the-scenes duties can keep us busy from morning to night. When I’m in a creative phase, the writing comes first. But right now, I am taking a … Read more
Consider these tasks when you feel brain dead or are too tired to think straight. Here’s a list of jobs for writers when you want to be productive without much mental effort. • Organize your Internet Bookmarks/Favorites and verify that the links are still active. • Verify that the links you recommend on your websites … Read more