Tag Archive for writing process
One Year After the Book Deal
published on February 15, 2012First, I want to say that I know how lucky I am, and I try to never take it for granted. I’ve had more success in the last year than I know how to cope with on most days….
Class of 2k12: Facial Expressions
published on February 9, 2012
I have a post up over on the Class of 2k12 blog. It’s all about how to show what your characters are feeling through facial expressions. It includes some images that have helped…
YA Rebels: Tuesday Loves Up Scrivener
published on November 29, 2011I thought I would share today’s YA Rebels vlog in which I walk you through how I’m using Scrivener. Feel free to ask me any questions you have! I’m not an expert, but I’ll do my best to answer….
What is the editing process really like?
published on October 20, 2011A few people have noticed that I’ve been conspicuously absent from both this blog and Twitter. For…
Guest Post: Stephanie Kuehn on a Lesson Learned
published on September 1, 2011
I met Stephanie Kuehn last year when we drove to SCBWI together. She’s alternately deep and quirky, which makes her the perfect friend and crit partner….
Guest Post: Matt Blackstone on a Lesson Learned
published on August 31, 2011
Matt Blackstone is one of our Bookanistos, one of two brave guys in a huge group of women. Matt is both funny and honest. If…
Guest Post: Kate Hart on a Lesson Learned
published on August 30, 2011
Kate Hart was my first beta reader, and the first friend I found on Absolute Write. I’m betting a lot of you already know her from…
Guest Post: Myra McEntire on a Lesson Learned
published on August 29, 2011
Myra McEntire is freaking hilarious. I followed her on Twitter long before I had my book deals, and she was one of those kind authors who…
Guest Post: Jodi Meadows on a Lesson Learned
published on August 25, 2011
Last year for my blogiversary, Jodi Meadows wrote this amazing guest blog about why you shouldn’t quit. It was a lesson she learned through a…
Guest Post: Kathleen Peacock on a Lesson Learned
published on August 24, 2011
A couple of years ago I met Kathleen Peacock on the boards at Absolute Write. I got to know her through silly posts about anything…
