It is fascinating to me how we are all so similar and yet so individually unique. Our perceptions of similar things we see and hear can be so different that it might seem impossible that we have witnessed the very same incident. Three people may witness a traffic accident, and […]
Are There Too Many Books?
I read something recently (I’m not sure where) about all the people who are out there writing books now. I know when I look at Barnes and Noble, I get overwhelmed simply by all the titles that line shelves, and I realize that is only a small fraction of the […]
What’s it all about? How Theme can help your story shine.
Theme comes in lots of shapes, sizes, and variations, but embodies the core of what something is about, whether it’s your brand as a writer, the story you’re writing, the characters you’re writing about – or the music you’re listening to while writing. So what is theme, and how can […]
Writers – Where do you write?
Jen Fulwiler is having a blog fest on Wednesday, topic is: Photos of where you do your writing. On Wednesday, I’m going to put up a linky list where fellow bloggers and writers can link to posts where they give us a tour of the spaces where they write, so […]
2nd Saturday Open Combox
How’s your writing coming? What problems are you running into? For me, the winter months are writing season. How about for you? *** Experienced writers, here’s a question for you from CWG Member and aspiring writer, Hilda Leticia Dominguez: I have and idea for a story, but I don’t know […]
Rejection: A thorn by any other name still stings…
Ouch. I don’t care who you are, rejection hurts. But as writers, we all experience it, so it behooves us to learn to deal with it. It’s tempting to pitch a fit, sulk, or even threaten to quit writing altogether. But when we take a look at these responses, it’s […]
Researching Medieval France
Acclaimed historical novelist Catherine Delors once interviewed me about the research for my novel The Night’s Dark Shade and the joys of self-publishing. Here is the interview, which may be of interest to other writers: Elena, your third novel, The Night’s Dark Shade takes place during the Albigensian Crusade, in […]
2nd Saturday Open Combox
It’s that time again. What are your writing goals for 2012? What questions do you have? Want to have some fun? CWG member Hilda Leticia Dominguez proposes: Describe a time when you made a fresh, new start. Her answer: That would have to be the time my family and I […]
CWG NEWS
“The Day Johnny Cracked” CWG Secretary, Dave Law, has a flash fiction story published in White Cat Magazine‘s January issue. “The Day Johnny Cracked,” is Law’s first foray into writing after five years of sitting behind a publisher’s desk. Dave A. Law is a freelance writer and editor, whose short […]
But They Were So Rude! 5 Reasons Your Would-be Publisher was Not Very Nice
A frustrated new writer shared, “I submitted my manuscript to a big Catholic publisher, and they were so rude to me!” She was discouraged. She’d worked hard to meet the publisher’s expectations, and a curt “No no no” was all she received in return. What’s going on? Have our Catholic […]