Monthly Archives: March 2016

Camp NaNoWriMo Starts Tomorrow…

… but it’s not too late to get in on the fun. Camp NaNoWriMo is the lower intensity version of NaNoWriMo that still has people trying to complete a 50thousand word first draft novel in 30 days. There are prizes … Continue reading

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Writers are Readers

I’m currently in the editing phase of my next book about renaissance faires  and, while I’m waiting for the feedback to come back from my beta readers, it’s a good time to think about the book that’s next in line … Continue reading

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Write Like Einstein…

….well, not exactly like Einstein. You’ll have to supply your own brilliant thoughts- but you can write in a font inspired by his handwriting… Write Like A Genius With Albert Einstein’s Handwriting Font Catherine Kane 3/29/16 For more information on … Continue reading

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Easy or Hard, per Angelou (Inspiration)

“Easy reading is damn hard writing. But if it’s right, it’s easy. It’s the other way round, too. If it’s slovenly written, then it’s hard to read. It doesn’t give the reader what the careful writer can give the reader.” … Continue reading

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Thinking About Camp NaNoWriMo…

…. and what I should work on if I sign on for April. Some people are planners and some are “pantsers”(people who fly by the seat of their pants.) I’ve “pantsed” NaNo and it’s an invigorating experience, but I’ve also … Continue reading

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Beta Readers- Where to Find Them

So where do you find good beta readers? There are some people who say that you should never ask family or friends to be your beta readers. This is based on the idea that people who know you will either … Continue reading

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Plotting at a Party

Last year was a rough year overall, and, as a result, while I worked  on four books, I only finished and privately published one (intended for a specific person as opposed to a general readership.) and, so, I’ve started this … Continue reading

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Getting to Know Semicolons

Unclear about the semicolon? Here’s  an article that makes things clearer. Finally! An Easy Way To Know When (and How) To Use A Semicolon! Catherine Kane 3/22/16 For more information on Catherine’s books, “Adventures in Palmistry”, “The Practical Empath – Surviving … Continue reading

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Music, per Provost (Inspiration)

“This sentence has five words. Here are five more words. Five-word sentences are fine. But several together become monotonous. Listen to what is happening. The writing is getting boring. The sound of it drones. It’s like a stuck record.  The … Continue reading

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Going Up? (Writing Quick Tip)

Having problems writing the back copy for your next novel? Difficulties telling people about that new book? Struggling with sharing your book in ads and on social media? Well, what  you need is an elevator pitch. Picture yourself riding an … Continue reading

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