My fingers trembling as I get set to launch a thirty day of "beautiful torture." (I loved that saying from author, Khary Turner.) Coming up with my NanoWriMo concept was not an easy thing. Any character I create I must adhere to bind to them that makes me want to fight for their happiness. seeing that … Continue reading 24 Hours until All Heck Breaks Loose?! “Beautiful Torture” Or @NaNoWriMo.org here I come! #amreading #NaNoWriMo
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Free Friday: Story Mapping Template, PLUS Free Book by
I'm trying something new as I write out the much awaited Bellini Series. (And I'm going to have to update that post soon). Keeping up with them has become so difficult that I know that eventually I'll have to have a family chart like I have for the Heart Family. With such an extensive family, … Continue reading Free Friday: Story Mapping Template, PLUS Free Book by
Writing Wednesday: Romancing The Book – writing & marketing the Romance Genre [Podcast] (#amwriting)
Sylvia Hubbard – Romancing the Book: writing and marketing the Romance Genre Interviewed Author Access Radio Victor R. Volkman and Tyler Tichelaar spoke with Sylvia Hubbard. She has independently published 4 paperback books and over 10 e-books. Her foundation genre has always been romance, but she has ventured into suspense, erotic, mystery, paranormal and inter-racial. Sylvia … Continue reading Writing Wednesday: Romancing The Book – writing & marketing the Romance Genre [Podcast] (#amwriting)
Writing Wednesday: Just Write and Write and Write
Today's Writing Wednesday is brought to us today by a reader/writer who wrote me a note and I just had to share it with you. I loved the note and I loved the questions. So if you want to ask me one, just hit the contact button at the end of this post. Btw, Diamond … Continue reading Writing Wednesday: Just Write and Write and Write
Writing Wednesday: Writing About Your Protagonist Conflicts
Definition of Conflict: The struggle within a plot between opposing forces
Reminder Event: Learn to Write Love Letters – The Lost Art | Feb 10th @ www.artsleague.com
For The Romantically Challenge Learn to Write Love Letters Feb 10th @ 6pm For The Romantically Challenge Learn to Write Love Letters Can’t get the creative juices going to write the perfect note on your Valentine’s Day to the one you love? February 10th @ 6pm, Romance Author, Sylvia Hubbard will be teaching the Romantically Challenge … Continue reading Reminder Event: Learn to Write Love Letters – The Lost Art | Feb 10th @ www.artsleague.com
Writing Advice: How To Put Together A NonFiction Book
This was an interesting question from a Writer to help him with a nonfiction work he's trying to complete. I thought I'd share the advice in a blog post. ....
Upcoming Event Calendar for Sylvia Hubbard | Blogging, Love Letters & Romance… Oh my!!!
Please share the events with others who you feel would be interested in coming... Thanks Sylvia Hubbard's Upcoming Events Date City, State Venue Event 2011/Feb/08 Tuesday 06:00 pm Livonia, Michigan Atrium Café Blogging for Authors & Businesses Participants will learn: * How to Start A Blog …* Why to St... See details 2011/Feb/10 Thursday 06:00 … Continue reading Upcoming Event Calendar for Sylvia Hubbard | Blogging, Love Letters & Romance… Oh my!!!
Improving My Writing for 2011 with Reading
I've decided as my year of me that I will improve my writing. This coincides with my current writing and reading challenge that I spoke previously on. I don't know how I made myself go buy a book on Amazon. Well, just particularly this book. I think it was after getting a membership to Sisters … Continue reading Improving My Writing for 2011 with Reading
Things That make me smile when I’m writing
Today's topic at #Post A Week 2011 had to do with what makes me smile on something something. I didn't read the entire sentence but applied the sentence to my literary life and this is the topic I came up with. What makes me smile when I'm writing. I think the act of writing itself … Continue reading Things That make me smile when I’m writing
Reading and Writing Challenges for 2011
I know that everyone is probably all over the web posting their 2011 literary goals. I've accepted two challenges.
Diamond In the Rough – Part 30
Diamond In The Rough Part 30 (Genre:Romantic Suspense) A story of chances, stealing, and love inside a city & man where all hope is gone. Can one woman change his destiny? Or will loneliness take over and leave him hopeless? click thru for more
Just joining The Live Story: Diamond in the Rough. Here’s the link
Want to know what's bringing over 200 readers to this site for National Novel Writing Month? Diamond In The Rough SYNOPSIS: (Genre:Romantic Suspense) A story of chances, stealing, and love inside a city & man where all hope is gone. Can one woman change his destiny? Or will loneliness take over and leave him hopeless? … Continue reading Just joining The Live Story: Diamond in the Rough. Here’s the link
Not believing in writers block – 6 tips to stimulate my muse
I didn't even know what writer's block was until I was almost thirty when I decided to join my first writer's group. I had to pretend I knew about this "sickness" and then I went home and looked it up. Even after reading the description, I still couldn't understand and to this day still don't … Continue reading Not believing in writers block – 6 tips to stimulate my muse
gETTING ExciteD? LiVe stoRY coming So soOn!
As I prepare to take my brain on another trip, driving and challenging my creative talents to the pinnacle, I'm going to be honest... this crap is hard as all get out. The act of just starting a story is difficult enough, but to do so live? Why do I invite the punishment? Why don't … Continue reading gETTING ExciteD? LiVe stoRY coming So soOn!
Writing Tip: Do The Research
As a romance suspense writer I find that research is a valuable part of my journey to involve the reader into the story. Read More...