The Intersection of Good Storytelling - Latest BRP Article

In my latest Blood-Red Pencil commentary, I talk about storytelling and the importance of developing a good plot and good depth for the story. I call these Horizontal Road and Vertical Road, respectively. Check out the commentary here, and leave comments!

POV: A Story with a View...or Two...or More

When's the best time to shift POV in a story? I talk about this in my latest Writing in 140 post at The Blood-Red Pencil! Come read the post at B-RP and offer your thoughts!

Importance of Care in Becoming a Better Writer - Latest BRP Commentary

Today at The Blood-Red Pencil, I talk about the importance of CARE--care of what? Wanting to become a better writer. Check it out, leave comments, and share it with others! Here's a link.

Latest Writing in 140 at Blood-Red Pencil: Situating Oneself in the Publishdom

Today at The Blood-Red Pencil, I present another of my Writing in 140 commentaries, "Situating Oneself in the Publishdom." Check it out, leave comments, and share it with others! Here's a link. Be on your way!

Android Apps for Writing - Latest BRP Commentary

Today, over at one of my fave places, The Blood-Red Pencil, we're talking about writing apps for Android!

I write about three apps that I use on my Android tablet for my writing endeavors. Come read about what apps keep me writing and give us the 411 on apps you use! Head to BRP now!

Writing in 140: Seeing Down Writing Journey's Road - Latest BRP Commentary

Where do you see your writing self in 5 years? 10? Check out my latest post on BLOOD-RED PENCIL "Seeing Down Writing Journey's Road" and answer this question and more for yourself!

Check it out here, and leave comments!


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"Writing in 140: Writers Read" - Latest The Blood-Red Pencil Commentary

Most people know how I feel about writers needing to read--today at The Blood-Red Pencil, in another Writing in 140 commentary "Writers Read," I offer a few quick reasons why we need to be flipping pages and reading books (that aren't our own).

Check it out here, and leave comments!


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Story Trumps Innovation - Latest Blood-Red Pencil Post

Are you trying to be innovative in your writing? Are you remembering the STORY? Check out my latest post, "Story Trumps Innovation" @ Blood-Red Pencil to read my thoughts on the subject. Leave comments - link

Break Writer's Block: Become the Storyteller, Not the Protagonist ~ Latest BRP Commentary

Are you a storyteller or a protagonist? In my latest Blood-Red Pencil post, "Break Writer's Block: Become the Storyteller, Not the Protagonist," I look at these terms - "protagonist" and "storyteller" - to argue how choosing one of these roles can dictate how we might fall into the writer's block trap...and suggest ways how to avoid that trap.Check it out here, and leave comments!


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Knowing Your Editor's Editing Philosophy

My latest Blood-Red Pencil post, "Knowing Your Editor's Editing Philosophy," came about after reading another BRP bloggers post titled "Who Is Your Editor?" There has been plenty of advice for writers about researching agents and publishers and making sure writers have a good fit with these people; it's equally important to have a good relationship with your editor and to know what type of editor you need and want. That's what I talk about, briefly, in this latest BRP post. Check it out here, and leave comments!

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What Makes Your Writing So Special?

In my latest Writing in 140 for The Blood-Red Pencil, I ask (and talk about), "What Make Your Writing So Special?" ~ [link]

Come read the post and leave comments!

Organic Description - Latest Blood-Red Pencil Post

Description in storytelling is one of those things that can make a story sing or make a story sink. In my latest Blood-Red Pencil post, "Writing in 140: Organic Description," I talk about the importance of weaving description into your story instead of clumping long passages of description into a work, thus slowing the pace of reading for the reader. Check it out here, [LINK], and leave comments!


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Latest Blood-Red Pencil Piece - The Beginning and the End

Not too long ago, I started writing short thoughts on writing in 140 words or less and sharing them at the popular blog, The Blood-Red Pencil. Come read my latest WRITING IN 140 for BRP ~ "The Beginning and the End" and lend your thoughts! http://goo.gl/6iS9U

To Writer with Love ~ Writers write; Editors edit

In my latest The Blood-Red Pencil post, "To Writer with Love ~ Writers write; Editors edit," I offer more advice to writers about what it is editors do, and what writers should be doing. Check it out and leave comments, thanks! [link]

How Has Writing Changed Your Life - Latest Blood-Red Pencil Commentary

Every once in a while, I get a question from a young writer, and I'm always eager to respond because I remember being a young writer and not really having the guidance and advice from others to help me. For my latest piece at The Blood-Red Pencil, I answer the following question from a young writer: Has writing changed your life in any way?

My short answer is YES; Head over to BRP now [LINK] to read my longer answer, and definitely share yours!


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Dealing with Fear of Criticism & Rejection - Latest Blood-Red Pencil Article

Every once in a while, I get a question from a young writer, and I'm always eager to respond because I remember being a young writer and not really having the guidance and advice from others to help me. For my latest piece at The Blood-Red Pencil, I answer the following question from a young writer: What would you tell an aspiring writer whose fear of criticism and failure keeps her from jumping in and writing?

Head over to BRP now [LINK] to read my response, and definitely share yours!


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A Writer's "Defining Moment" Book ~ Latest Commentary at Blood-Red Pencil

I like to think there is a book in every writer's memory that made him or her go, "Yes, I would like to write" or "Hmm, I think I might try this genre." In my latest commentary at The Blood-Red Pencil, "A Writer's 'Defining Moment' Book," I write about the book that made me try my hand at writing mysteries/suspense. Want to know what the book is? Want to know why this book? Then head over to BRP now [LINK] to read my commentary and also share YOUR "defining moment" book!

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Giving Love to Writers' Hands

As part of the new Blood-Red Pencil feature, The Care and Feeding of the Writer, my latest BRP post celebrates Valentine's Day by suggesting how writers can give love and appreciation to the busy little worker bees in their arsenal: the hands. Come by BRP today and read my commentary, and also share remedies you use to take care of your hardworking hands! Here's the link!



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