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Writing Resolutions

Perry — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:16:05 +0000

A short post here because I'm working on my own writing resolution (okay, maybe not a resolution more an

Are you wondering what to do for a new year resolution when it comes to writing? Try some of these.

Scrivener for windows – post nano bright shiny

Perry — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:09:59 +0000

So I'm feeling good. I've exceeded the NaNo minimum count and I'm within reach of my own goal. I know, what a way to jinx it.

I decided I could take a half an hour to look at a bright shiny. Scrivener for Windows is in Beta and I wanted to see what it's about. No, I didn't download it. I'm not completely crazy. I did look at the video here. After looking at the video, I went to my calendar for December and made a note to try to get on the beta if it's still open.

NaNo Tips

Perry — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:43:49 +0000

Hi, it's almost half way through National Novel Writing Month. How are you doing?

Sometimes people get stuck in week 2. The passion meets reality and you realize that it takes a lot of time to write the minimum words. Your story still calls to you but life keeps getting in the way.

Why the first draft is important

Perry — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:29:36 +0000

It may seem odd that a publisher is giving advice about writing your first draft, but it's not.

The first draft is the foundation of your story. No matter how much you change it in revision, the first draft is there for you to change. If it's in your head, it's impossible to revise.

Links for you, useful stuff for writers.

Perry — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:34:35 +0000

Here are a few links for you - mostly picked from the variety of blogs I follow.

Looking for help with writing craft?

Perry — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:47:32 +0000

I was on my Goodreads group this morning and I found all kinds of posts asking for help. One post was specific to one sentence the author was trying to revise. She got responses right away and three great ones (okay one was mine but it was great, really).

Useful links for writers

Perry — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:16:22 +0000

Hi, here are a few links that you might find useful.

Helpful tools

Perry — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:40:20 +0000

I have been lucky enough to be able to visit the site of my upcoming book, but I used a number of tools to research and write before going to San Francisco. The trip was to fine tune, not to do the primary research.

Friday link – good advice

Perry — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:02:04 +0000

Hi, this is from Ask the Publishing Guru - great advice on writing like a pro. Five Writing Tips.

Fodder for future novels

Perry — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:29:55 +0000

Well, experience is always good, sometimes it takes a while to get to that point. When you are going through something difficult, or many things difficult, it can be impossible to remember that you might want to use the experience in a book. That's what write what you know is all about.