I have never been asked this question and had never thought about it, but she answers it beautifully. My favorite line is, "Sometimes I enter a flow state and write a few thousand words without stopping to let my mind take a breath [...]" I love when that happens!
Month: March 2016
Writing Prompt: Road Rage
I was driving my Corgi to the dog park in rush hour traffic and inevitably got stuck at a light. However, the wait turned out to be entertaining. At the light ahead of me, I could see the ramp leading off the interstate. A woman with crazy curly hair was stamping around with the door … Continue reading Writing Prompt: Road Rage
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How to be a Good Editor: The Challenges of Editing
Editing is a great way for writers to make money using their natural skills. If you are a good writer, you are a heavy reader, and heavy readers can detect problems in writing quickly and naturally. However, good editing isn't just about reading material and making changes on those gut feeling and opinions. A good … Continue reading How to be a Good Editor: The Challenges of Editing
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Freelancer.com Review
About the time I wrote my review of the freelancing site Upwork, I decided to branch out and try another site. I chose Freelancer.com because it was in multiple lists of recommended sites. Since Upwork is the only other freelancing site that I have used, I will be comparing Freelancer to Upwork in many instances. … Continue reading Freelancer.com Review
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Know Your Editing Types
When you apply to an editing job, you need to know exactly what type of editing the client wants. The client may not know the difference, but you should, in order to charge the appropriate rate. The three types of editing are Proofreading, Copy Editing, and Substantive Editing. There is some overlap between the definitions, … Continue reading Know Your Editing Types
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New Serialized Fantasy Book: Arcamira
I was recently accepted to write a serialized story for the fairly new serialized literature site, Channillo. I decided to seriously rework my very first novel (written when I was fourteen) for the site: Arcamira. It's a fantasy/paranormal crossover novel in which humans and elves are pitted against vampires and werewolves (none of which sparkle … Continue reading New Serialized Fantasy Book: Arcamira
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Writing Prompt:Treetop Sunglasses
Just outside my apartment window, a pair of cheap, hipster-looking sunglasses are hanging from a tree branch in the woods that run right into the back of my building. I live on the second floor, and the glasses are level with my window. There is a metal fence just below them, but the top is … Continue reading Writing Prompt:Treetop Sunglasses
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Submit Your Short Stories, Essays, and Poems to Upcoming Journal
The literary journal that I am Associate Editor for, 4ink7, is accepting submissions for our third installment! We are a fairly new journal, so competition isn't quite so steep. We have no prejudice against any genre. We just want well written works that grab our attention and stick with us after the last line. We … Continue reading Submit Your Short Stories, Essays, and Poems to Upcoming Journal
