Happy Tuesday and Happy end of the holidays. Don’t get me wrong, I love Christmas (kind of) but I am always so happy when the madness and rush of the holidays end. Now I can get back to doing what I love to do, namely writing.
And that’s what this site is about….writing. If you are a writer then I hope you find something here that will help you. If you are a writer wannabe then hopefully I’ll inspire you to finally sit down and start writing. I have said before and I’ll say again, the world desperately needs writers. We need more beauty in the world, and writers have the ability to alter reality and make this world a bit more manageable. I love that I am part of this very special fraternity/sorority. J
This is just a random posting with a few odds and ends I want to toss out.
SITE OF THE DAY
Bev was surfing yesterday and she found this site called NokBok. It is a new site for writers and it will open next month….check it out here….the royalties they say they will pay are great. It might be a nice place to put some of your old Hubs that have not done well and see what happens. It’s free to join so go read about it and let me know what you think. I’m going to sign up this morning as soon as I finish this missive.
WRITER OF THE DAY
Check out a new friend of mine and a lady who is very serious about this craft of writing; she has the desire to improve and I love her passion. Here is her blog and oh, yes, her name is Michele!
NEXT SITE OF THE DAY
Hey, a little self-promotion never hurt anyone, right? I started a new blog called The Dysfunctional Playhouse and I’d love to have you join me there. You can find it right here. I will be posting to it every Tuesday and Thursday and we’ll discuss succeeding in life despite our weird families. LOL
PROMPT OF THE DAY
Go ahead, immerse yourself in the picture and let some free verse emerge. Give it a try and let your muse roam free.
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
So much is written about how to write a novel. It all makes for nice articles and then it all makes for nice kitty litter box linings. Listen up because I’m going to give you a sure-fire way to write a novel….are you ready?
Sit your butt down and write! Don’t tell me that you have always wanted to write a book but never got around to it. That’s just so much horse dung! Make time! Your life span is shortening as we speak, so get with it.
“But how do you do it” the whining continues? Sit down and write!
Listen, we all have our own process. I like to write the basic story first, and then on my second draft I fill in character and scene descriptions, and I also add filler and subplots that will give the story depth. But I like to write the whole basic story first so I maintain the rhythm that I believe is so important.
There are those who start with an introduction. There are those who begin with a conclusion. There are those who write character descriptions and then let the characters tell the story. There are those who only write in the morning and there are those who write late at night.
Find what works for you and then sit your butt down and write!
THAT’S ALL I’VE GOT THINGS TO DO
I would love to spend more time with you but hey, the short week put me hopelessly behind on my schedule and I’ve got to get busy. Have a great week and if you get a chance come visit me at The Dysfunctional Playhouse. We’ll have fun there. J
Bill
“Helping writers to spread their wings and fly.”
Billybuc
Artistry With Words 