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Confessions of a Research Whore
Hello. My name is Lynda and I’m a research whore. I’ve always been this way but...I don’t necessarily research for a book I’m writing. No, I...
August 16, 2007
Researching Backwards
Just so you know...I haven't been to bed yet, and I'm typing this in at 1:44 in the morning...so techincally it's still Wednesda...
To The Internets!
I admit it--I never have been an organized person. I am not now an organized writer, either. One day, perhaps. It's my dream to somed...
By Skylar Masey
August 13, 2007
Research--How I Do It
My story ideas usually start with the characters. And I always find that giving them a name helps solidify them in my mind. (Yelling at some...
THE END isn't the end
Typing THE END isn't the end of the writer's job. Not at all, you nod sagely, now begins finding a market for all those lovely words...
By Two Voices Publishing
August 09, 2007
The Two of Me
I’ve been asked by a fellow author about the differences in my two personas and I thought that might make a good blog topic. Let me introduc...
By Skylar Masey
August 07, 2007
The Road Less Traveled
If you’re at all like me, you have a defined schedule. Up at 7:30; at work by 8:30; lunch at noon; off work at 5:00; then writing/housework ...
By Cassandra Kane
August 05, 2007
First Chapters Romance Writing Competitioin
Here's an interesting contest for all those aspiring unpubbed writers out there. Seems like too good an opportunity to miss! -----------...
S.T.A.R.
Have you ever looked at or listened to something that just seemed...off to you? Have you ever read a book or story or piece of story where ...
By Lynda K. Scott
August 01, 2007
Guest Blogger - Christine Norris
Hello! As you’ve probably guessed by now, this isn’t the usual blogger. My name is Christine Norris, and I’m a children’s fantasy author. I’...
By Two Voices Publishing
July 30, 2007
Time Traveling with an Epilogue
I just finished reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows [no spoilers, I promise!] and once again I must tip my hat to J.K. Rowling for...
By Angela Verdenius
July 27, 2007
When One can't Decide
Sometimes, one of the hardest things is to try and decide what book to start next. There are so many stories to be told, so many little tidb...
July 27, 2007
World-Building 101
Something Xandra said in her latest blog got me to thinking...I know...just about everything gets me to thinking. But when she mentioned wor...
Paint Chips
I've spent the past few months making trips every so often to Lowe's and Home Depot and loading up on paint chips. I have a stack a...
By Skylar Masey
July 24, 2007
Kick A$$!
I’m lamenting the fact that I have so much to do (August 1st deadline, need I say more?) and so little time before I must pack my things to ...
July 23, 2007
Is Too Much of a Good Thing is Still Too Much ?
Since I missed my day this week, I decided to wait until the freebie days to post. Sorry, but I'm recovering from surgery and at the beg...
By Two Voices Publishing
July 19, 2007
A thimble full of facts about Conflict
I get the feeling it's conflict week here at Star-Crossed. I don't know why I think that...it's just one of those psychic feelin...
By Angela Verdenius
July 18, 2007
Conflict works - with care
Reading the entry by my esteemed fellow author *grinning and waving* I thought I'd put my own thoughts to the topic. Conflict is what ca...
The Trouble With Conflict
It's said that Story is Conflict. Guess what? I suck at conflict. At a workshop taught by the fabulous Jennifer Crusie, she let on tha...
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