Hey You! Yes, You. Why Aren’t You Writing?

Ok, writers, listen up. I created this specific post because of what just happened to me… again. My current situation: I went to my office, intent on writing the next chapter of my latest novel. I had my laptop open, pen, notes, and a glass of iced tea all at…

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What to do When You’ve Hit a Writing Plateau

So, this may sound dumb to you because, honestly, it doesn’t make much sense to me either, but here we are. What am I talking about, you ask? Ok, let me explain. The genre’ in which I write is, I guess, fantasy. I love writing about paranormal, time travel, and…

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How Well Do You Know Your Protagonist?

Have you ever read a book where you couldn’t connect with the protagonist? In contrast, have you ever read a book where you wished the protagonist was a real person and they were your friend? It’s a YES for me for both questions. In your opinion, what is the difference…

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Writing as Therapy

So, my husband and I took my 89-year-old mother on a little vacation for a few days out of state. It went great for the first 24 hours. She was having the time of her life… until she wasn’t. She had a seizure and stroke in my arms. Not the…

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Become a Great Writer by Thinking Like an Olympic Athlete

Writing a novel is no easy task. There is so much that goes into constructing a novel that it can be overwhelming and may even cause you to throw in the towel. I don’t want you to ever get to that point, so I started my blog www.thetimeiswrite.com. There are…

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So, You Want to Write a Book… Part 2

Alright, Awesome Wordsmiths, I hope you found So, You Want to Write a Book… Part 1 helpful. In this article, we will continue with what you need to include in your novel. To continue, next, you need to think about your chapters. After all, these are what make up the…

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So, You Want to Write a Book…

But, where to start? I’ll bet many of you have been toying with the idea of writing a novel. And if you’re anything like I was before I wrote my first book, you have no idea where to start. The thought of writing a novel is so fantastic, at least…

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Welcome New Members and How to Use the Blog

Happy Tuesday and Birthday to me (hee hee) Wordsmiths, I want to send out the warmest of welcomes to all new members. Thank you for joining the madness. I hope you’ll find the group entertaining and educational. I wanted to let you all know, new members and old, that the…

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Ins and Outs of Novel Writing Members

I thought I’d write a quick post to explain my blog when you need some writing tips and tricks or just some information that may be presented differently than you’ve read or learned in the past. Welcome to all new members. I hope you participate in the fun contests I…

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Hear ye, Hear ye,

My latest book, the second in the Jamison Waters series, Jamison Waters and the Case of a Century, is now live on Amazon. Release day is always so exciting. Jamison Waters, Private Investigator, thought he was completely content now that business was steady, and he found the love of his…

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