Keeping Goals and #WriteMotiva...

May 14, 2012 by heather

Keeping goals is one of the most difficult things to do. I’m an expert at the inward groan of self-reproof. I’ve often...

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OWFI Conference 2012

May 10, 2012 by heather

OWFI is the Oklahoma Writer’s Federation, Inc., which I joined this year. I know, I live in Kansas. But this is a great...

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#WriteMotivation

Apr 27, 2012 by heather

Today I am posting about goals. I have signed up to be accountable, which is the best motivator for me (if I actually care about the...

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Rejection & Integrity

Mar 13, 2012 by heather

In preparing to send out query letters, I am also preparing myself for the inevitable rejection that accompanies it. It can be...

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Formatting the Blank Page

Mar 6, 2012 by heather

I admit this post is as much for myself and my own reference as it is to help anyone interested in writing for more than a hobby. The...

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Write Like the Devil

Mar 3, 2012 by heather

While fiction is mostly make-believe, there has to be just enough truth in it to make it plausible. A master at this principle is the...

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Distractions

Feb 7, 2012 by heather

So many times people ask what I am staring at. I always answer, “Nothing.” But I’m lying. I am usually staring at...

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Tradition and Writing Rule No....

Dec 18, 2011 by heather

Tradition is a staple of the holiday season. The season itself is a tradition for most people in America. While the holidays can be...

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