You know those people who start a sentence with “I’m not racist, but…” and then go on to say something so horrific it leaves you lost for words? Well, I’m not repetitive, but… Last week I became a member of Savvy Authors and they’ve got a tool called the Auto Critter. It’s like Microsoft Word’s… Continue reading I’m not repetitive, but…
Category: Writer’s toolbox
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Writing emotion
His Adam’s apple bobbed. She wrapped her arms around her middle. He cocked his eyebrow. Her eyes narrowed. He towered over her. She stepped back. All these gestures help us understand what a character is feeling. They’re clues that human animals learn to interpret as we grow and develop, but they can be different in… Continue reading Writing emotion
When you can’t afford to go to RWA Nationals
One of the bummers (cue naughty giggles from my British friends) of living in London is that I can’t afford to fly to the US in summer. It costs approximately $Ridiculous and I’m on a charity salary. So color me thrilled to find Savvy Authors is having a Summer Symposium from today through Sunday. They’ve… Continue reading When you can’t afford to go to RWA Nationals
I write like…
…Mario Puzo, apparently. Not sure how I feel about that. Unless, of course, makes me an offer I can’t refuse for my manuscript. Then I’ll know exactly how I feel about it. Who do you write like?
What if your characters have different morals than you do?
I’m over at my crit partner Roni Griffin’s blog, talking about characters who don’t share your moral values. Stop by and say hi!