On Monday I talked about the three responses to negative feedback (Denial, Defeat, and Disappointment) and how disappointment is the best option but only if you can move past it. So how can you turn that disappointment into motivation that will actually benefit your story? From Depression to Rejuvenation I’ve been told that I take[…]
With that title you were probably expecting a rant from the author about a negative comment or review. Instead I want to talk about how to handle feedback, specifically critique-quality comments from writers or other professionals. Actually, I want to talk about how *I* handle those comments. Because at this point in the game I’ve[…]
What Do You Do with a First Draft? Experts in the writing field say to give your manuscript’s first draft a breather before you dive back in to edit. The idea behind diverting your attention is that if you’ve had time away, when you come back to evaluate your work, you’ll be able to read[…]
In case you haven’t gathered, I’ve been on hiatus in regard to writing (and editing), which is why the blog has been notably silent as of late. The last couple of weeks I was away on vacation. I took a much-needed respite from work in the rolling hills of Tennessee. We saw beautiful places and[…]
Today is the third day in the Blogger Book Fair (#BBF on Twitter), hosted by Kayla at the Paranormal Lounge. There are over 40 authors participating with over 70 books! Lots of exciting things are happening, and today I’m highlighting several great stops. Check out the list below of booths (aka blogs) you won’t want[…]
Free Books and More! In case you haven’t heard, an exciting event is happening this weekend (July 26th – 29th). Today is the second day of the Blogger Book Fair. Make sure and click on the image above to find out about all the other participants in the fair and get your hands on lots[…]
Free Books and More! In case you haven’t heard, an exciting event is happening this weekend (July 26th – 29th)! Many blogs and authors are coming together to present you a Blogger Book Fair. What exactly does it entail? All the stuff you’d hope: free and/or discounted books on Amazon, reviews, interviews, giveaways, freebies, and[…]
Today my good friend Anna Howard’s debut YA fantasy novel goes live. That’s right, you can now purchase a copy of Flight of Blue (book one in the Keeper of the Keys Chronicles) for your own. Better yet, check out the giveaway at the end of this post for your chance at a free copy![…]