It’s the very first question I always ask. Answer quickly. Not too much thinking! What does this character want….and why?
Sarah Aronson
The Jar is BACK!
If you are like me: guilty of constantly going backwards to fix things in the novel, take my advice: start a writing jar. (I am taking out mine today.) Every time you go back to edit: pay $25 to charity. This helps me generate a rough draft. When I realize something, I make a…
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What is your book… In TEN WORDS…..or less?????
If you are slow to get back to work after the long vaca….
REMEMBER: Now, back to work.
After vacation…
I start with questions.
1.1.13
Today, in the car, I got my FIRST TIP for the new year: TALK. I’ve had a few ideas percolating…but not quite ready for prime time. (In other words, I’ve been circling the concept….) Today I talked OUT LOUD about both books, both ideas. And BOTH TIMES, the people I shared ideas with came up…
Goals and Resolutions
2012, like all years, was filled with ups and downs. Actually, for my family, HUGE ups and HUGE downs…moments where I asked big questions of fairness, fate, and justice….and moments where I celebrated personal accomplishments and joy in our family. In our world, we watched terrible tragedies. We talked politics A LOT. And then we…
There are many things to be grateful for.
(the view of my most beautiful tree) Life IS a sine wave. Every year gives you ups and downs, and 2012 was not the exception. Today, I humbly feel gratitude for the biggest joys of the year: The kids thriving. Special kudos to E–the senior who is also the new kid. (He IS like John…
My top ten
I LOVE end of year top ten lists…the best and worst dressed..the most embarrassing political moments….the best/worst movies, books, etc… They are everywhere! Which means we need one, too. So here it is! To inspire you for a great writing year in 2013…..MY top ten list: THE BEST ADVICE I’VE RECEIVED (and often given), 2012…
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In honor of my fifth wedding anniversary, today’s prompt is MUSHY to the MAX. Write a vow to someone you love. Your spouse. Your parent. Your child. Or maybe yourself. Write it down. Then promise that in 2013, you will follow through.