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Next Step: Using Technology to maximize your writing time!

By on October 17, 2012 in 4. Writer’s Life, Inspiration and Life Coaching, 6. Search by Series:, 7. Search by Author:, Alena Tauriainen, Encourage Me!, Next Step on the Writing Journey, Writing Life

Alena here, working on my Next Step in my writing journey. I’m still trying to maximize my writing time. For most moms, the kids are back at school but along with that come all kinds of sports and extra-curricular activities. So most of the writing time I get these days are either weekends or late at night, with time throughout the day. I’m still doing the usual; working on my manuscript at lunchtime, break time, between picking up and waiting for kids. A quiet house and uninterrupted writing time is such a rare thing for me. I recently re-discovered my iPod the other day. Now, while it is an automatic tool I take along with me when I’m jogging, it’s not on my list of tools when I think of […]

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Can you write a book in a month?

By on October 16, 2012 in Editing Basics

  We think so!  And to help you, we have our own mini-version of NaNoWriMo to encourage you on your journey! Join the MBT WriMo fun here! Susie May and the MBT Team   Share this Post…

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Conversations: Build the foundation of a great scene

By on October 15, 2012 in b. Building a Scene, Editing Basics, How do I start my Scene?, How do I write Tension?, Susan May Warren, Truth or Dare: Conversations with an aspiring novelist, writing tension

Sally was waiting for me as I walked into the coffee shop.  The fallen leaves chased me inside and Kathy handed me a spicy pumpkin latte, with whip and a layer of caramel.  I sat down at the table and couldn’t help note the frown on Sally’s face. “What?” “It’s just boring.”  Her hand rested on a stack of printed manuscript papers. “I mean, the story is good…in my head. But it seems to lack…well, let’s put it this way; my husband fell asleep somewhere between page 87 and 103.” “Oh my,” I said, sipping the latte.  Just the right balance of whipped crème sweetness and pumpkin pie spice.  “So, what do you think is the problem?” “He says I have a great story, with great storyworld and fun dialogue and even […]

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Dealing With Disappointment, Part 2: Why Don’t I Feel Better?

By on October 13, 2012 in Encourage Me!, Life Coaching, Reba Hoffman

Remember in the Sound of Music when after all the Von Trapp children did everything to overcome their disappointment after discovering Maria had returned to the Abby? They sang and tried to brave their feelings only to have the smallest one, Gretta, utter in despair, “Why don’t I feel better?” That same sigh is all too common when writers are disappointed. Even when they try to grin and bear it, they still wind up with a heavy hearts. Your hopes lifted your spirits to an all-time high, only to toss you out of the plane without a parachute. When you plummeted back to earth, you emotionally crashed and burned. Please don’t agree with me and stop reading now. Listen to your heart. Fire in your soul, whether it is from […]

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