CC’s Interview Series, Author, SD PORTER
Author interviews always inspire my craft. I am thrilled to bring back CC’s interview series, and to kick off this new season with author, SD Porter, who is up and coming as well as down to earth.
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Finding my Writing Stamina: 3 Steps
Three small steps to rev up your writing stamina, even in a world of distractions, exhaustion, and overwhelm.
I’m B-A-C-K to Blogging!
Life did that phenomenon where it swallowed me up whole, while beats of time strummed its tick-tock tune in the back of my mind.
Writing Breakthroughs (25 Tips When You’re Stuck)
How many breakthroughs do you experience as an author? Foolishly, when I began this writing journey, I assumed it might be every now and then, or once in a blue moon. However, the deeper I dive into this world of authoring, the more I find myself regularly STUCK! Why? I’ve successfully published three books. When does this process get easier? But the more I follow other authors, the more I […]
Holiday Fun BOOK TOUR! Stained Glass Secrets and Star Wishes
“Star wishes are star wishes to one species or the next. Make your wish and claim it true.”
And the Winner is…A Writing Contest List
Wading between the muck and magic of writing contests and submissions can be a messy job. Which ones are legitimate and which ones should we toss out? But thanks to Lana B. over at queryletter.com, writers now have a resource that has already been researched. (https://www.queryletter.com/post/writing-contests-and-competitions) I haven’t investigated every link on this list. And, as our world today is filled with unexpected surprises, I would encourage writers to delve […]
Writers – Filter Out Those Filter Words
Writers, have you unintentionally created layers between your characters and your readers? It’s time to close the gap. Once I learned how to spot these scratchy filter words, my writing became more snug!
Thursday Thoughts About Writing (on Sunday): Goals!
Who needs a little encouragement to start off the new year ahead? I do…did! Every year I reassess where I’ve been, how I’ve grown, and then set new goals for the year ahead. Here are the 3 easy steps that keep me focused during New Year’s Resolution time: Reflect, Celebrate, and Plan!
A Little NaNoWriMo Self-Discovery (3 Things Learned)
NaNoWriMo taught me that writing under the clock was hard, but it was also doable when I bent my back in its direction and leaned into the stretch.
Grateful for my Wriggling Writing Mind
Art above: Gosia Mosz I am reblogging this post from a year ago (https://stepsinbetween.com/2020/01/26/a-wriggling-writing-mind/) as it hits home on many levels for me now. I had been contemplating each thought and flickering idea somehow surfacing amongst the others in my creative mess of a mind. Today, only one year later, I am preparing to release my first fantasy fiction book, and my mind is blown. I am ever so grateful […]
Steps In Between 