When you wrote your first novel, Remember No Matter what, Chin Up Tits Out, did you know or plan the subsequent novels in the series? I originally had a goal to ‘write a book’ but once I started to draft out ‘Remember No Matter What..’ I quickly came to realize I had...
The definition of fan fiction or fanfiction is stories created by fans of original works of fiction rather than the original creator. Since the advent of the Internet it has become a popular form of fan labor. It is not commissioned or usually authorized...
Peculate - definition: to steal or take dishonestly (money, esp. public funds or property entrusted to one's care) : embezzle Unfortunately, there are numerous sites offering inexperienced authors a publishing 'deal', just as long as they pay lots of money. While...
Grueling - definition : strenuous; exhausting; very tiring; arduously severe With only three more posts until the end of my year long 'post a blog a day', I have mixed feelings. The regime has become second nature, although at times I did struggle. Now I am wondering...
Guidelines - definition: an indication or outline of policy or conduct Guidelines are important and should be adhered to when submitting your work. Whether it is for a competition, a particular genre or for freelance submissions. How we submit is almost as crucial as...
Scrutinize - definition: to examine in detail, with careful attention Once the fun part of creating our stories is complete there comes editing. It is a necessary step towards having a polished manuscript. However, it can be energy draining and frustrating. One writer...
Sorry for the late post I have been volunteering at another event today! The 3 Dimensions - Write, Edit, Publish - conference was amazing yesterday. It was certainly the total opposite of today's word - Hebetude - definition: the state of being dull : lethargy. I was...
As writers we need to develop a thick skin or allow unkind comments to be 'water' off a duck's back - such is today's word - Caustic - definition: 1) capable of eating away by chemical action : corrosive 2) likely to offend or hurt someone's feelings. Submitting our...
As I read Michelle's answers I was very moved by her story, her struggle. I hope you can all support her and wish her well in her journey. Today's word is Kibosh (kye-bosh) Definition: to end something suddenly, stop - I feel it reflects Michelle's resolve. 1) Of...