Hello writercizers!
Story Sprouts is visiting L. Diane Wolf at Spunk on a Stick's Tips today. The topic is Help! It's Time to Revise, and some techniques you can use when it's time to delve into revisions.
Head on over there to visit Diane, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor, and me, and share your best revision tips!
Thanks Diane for hosting!
xoxo
PS - TOMORROW is the final stop on our Story Sprouts Tour! Nutschell will be visiting Milo James Fowler to talk about writers and a very special part of our writing routines.
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1.29.2014
Talking about the Five Stages of First Publication with Lynda R. Young
Hello writercizers!
Story Sprouts is visiting Lynda R. Young with .W.I.P. It: An Author's Journey today. We're talking about The Five Stages of First Publication, and how it feels the first time you put your name in print.
(Yes, we made up the five stages, but sure you all can relate!)
Head on over there to visit Lynda, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor, and me, and share your own stages of publication!
Thanks Lynda for hosting!
xoxo
Story Sprouts is visiting Lynda R. Young with .W.I.P. It: An Author's Journey today. We're talking about The Five Stages of First Publication, and how it feels the first time you put your name in print.
(Yes, we made up the five stages, but sure you all can relate!)
Head on over there to visit Lynda, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor, and me, and share your own stages of publication!
Thanks Lynda for hosting!
xoxo
1.28.2014
Art and Literature! #StorySprouts visits Emilyann Girdner Today!
Hello writercizers!
Story Sprouts is visiting Emilyann Girdner with Anything Imagined today. We're talking about Canvas to Page: Art and Literature.
Head on over there to visit Emilyann, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor, and me, and share the visual cues that inspire you!
Thanks Emilyann for hosting!
xoxo
PS - We had a bonus stop over the weekend with Mrs. Mommy Booknerd, who interviewed Nutschell and me with a nice book announcement! Thank you Emily for hosting us! Check it out.
Story Sprouts is visiting Emilyann Girdner with Anything Imagined today. We're talking about Canvas to Page: Art and Literature.
Head on over there to visit Emilyann, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor, and me, and share the visual cues that inspire you!
Thanks Emilyann for hosting!
xoxo
PS - We had a bonus stop over the weekend with Mrs. Mommy Booknerd, who interviewed Nutschell and me with a nice book announcement! Thank you Emily for hosting us! Check it out.
1.23.2014
#StorySprouts visits Paranormal Point of View: Ten Reasons to Write for Kids!
Hello writercizers!
Story Sprouts is visiting Lisa Gail Green with Paranormal Point of View today. We're talking about Ten Reasons to Write for Kids.
Head on over there to visit Lisa, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor, and me, and share your thoughts on why you think writing for kids is fantastic!
Thanks Lisa for hosting!
xoxo
PS - The tour continues this weekend, with some excellent posts by Nutschell.
Fri, Jan. 24 - The Value of Critiques with MJ Fifield
Sat, Jan. 25 - The Power of Names with PK Hrezo
Mon, Jan. 27 - Assembling Your Publishing Team with Stephen Tremp
I'll be back Tuesday for another round!
Story Sprouts is visiting Lisa Gail Green with Paranormal Point of View today. We're talking about Ten Reasons to Write for Kids.
Head on over there to visit Lisa, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor, and me, and share your thoughts on why you think writing for kids is fantastic!
Thanks Lisa for hosting!
xoxo
PS - The tour continues this weekend, with some excellent posts by Nutschell.
Fri, Jan. 24 - The Value of Critiques with MJ Fifield
Sat, Jan. 25 - The Power of Names with PK Hrezo
Mon, Jan. 27 - Assembling Your Publishing Team with Stephen Tremp
I'll be back Tuesday for another round!
1.22.2014
#StorySprouts Tour Continues! Writers and Editors with Annalisa Crawford!
Hello writercizers!
Story Sprouts is visiting Annalisa Crawford with Wake Up, Eat, Write, Sleep today. We're talking about one of the most important relationship in a writer's life - that with their editor. The title of the post is MATCHED! I Now Declare You Writer and Editor.
Head on over there to visit Annalisa, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor, and me, and share your thoughts on working with an editor.
Thanks Annalisa for hosting!
xoxo
Story Sprouts is visiting Annalisa Crawford with Wake Up, Eat, Write, Sleep today. We're talking about one of the most important relationship in a writer's life - that with their editor. The title of the post is MATCHED! I Now Declare You Writer and Editor.
Head on over there to visit Annalisa, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor, and me, and share your thoughts on working with an editor.
Thanks Annalisa for hosting!
xoxo
1.21.2014
#StorySprouts on Tour - Why Writing in Community Rocks our Socks with Christine Rains!
Hello writercizers!
Story Sprouts is visiting Christine Rains today. We're talking about how writers can benefit from Writing in Community.
Head on over there to visit Christine, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor, and me, and share your thoughts on what it means to you to write alongside fellow authors!
Thanks Christine for hosting!
xoxo
PS - This weekend, as part of the Story Sprouts tour, Nutschell visited the ever supportive, blog fest guru Arlee Bird to talk about the Benefits of Joining a Professional Writing Organization and Jamaican award-winning author J.L. Campbell to talk about Using Archetypes to Create Your Characters. Check it out!
Story Sprouts is visiting Christine Rains today. We're talking about how writers can benefit from Writing in Community.
Head on over there to visit Christine, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor, and me, and share your thoughts on what it means to you to write alongside fellow authors!
Thanks Christine for hosting!
xoxo
PS - This weekend, as part of the Story Sprouts tour, Nutschell visited the ever supportive, blog fest guru Arlee Bird to talk about the Benefits of Joining a Professional Writing Organization and Jamaican award-winning author J.L. Campbell to talk about Using Archetypes to Create Your Characters. Check it out!
1.16.2014
Today's Story Sprouts Tour Stop: How to Hawk Your Self-Published Book with Shelly Arkon!
Hello writercizers!
Story Sprouts is visiting Shelly Arkon today. The topic is all about getting right down to business … Book for Sale! Book for Sale! Hawking Your Self Published Story and I share a baker's dozen tips about how to get your book into the hands of readers.
Head on over there to visit Shelly, her furry companions Sir Poops and Hair Ball, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor, and me, and share your thoughts on the best way to SELL a book!
Thanks Shelly for hosting!
xoxo
PS - Yesterday, as part of the Story Sprouts tour, Nutschell visited master blogger Alex Cavanaugh to talk about the five movies based on YA book to watch out for this year. Check it out!
Story Sprouts is visiting Shelly Arkon today. The topic is all about getting right down to business … Book for Sale! Book for Sale! Hawking Your Self Published Story and I share a baker's dozen tips about how to get your book into the hands of readers.
Head on over there to visit Shelly, her furry companions Sir Poops and Hair Ball, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor, and me, and share your thoughts on the best way to SELL a book!
Thanks Shelly for hosting!
xoxo
PS - Yesterday, as part of the Story Sprouts tour, Nutschell visited master blogger Alex Cavanaugh to talk about the five movies based on YA book to watch out for this year. Check it out!
1.14.2014
Story Sprouts Tour continues with Nas Dean and The Thrill of the First Time!
Hello writercizers!
Story Sprouts is visiting Nas Dean of Romance Book Paradise today. The topic is a steamy one to fit the romance vibe she's got going on … The Thrill of the First Time and I'll leave it up to you to visit and find out what the post is all about.
Head on over there to visit Nas, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor, and me, and share your thoughts on the whimsical world of literature!
Thanks Nas for hosting!
xoxo
Story Sprouts is visiting Nas Dean of Romance Book Paradise today. The topic is a steamy one to fit the romance vibe she's got going on … The Thrill of the First Time and I'll leave it up to you to visit and find out what the post is all about.
Head on over there to visit Nas, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor, and me, and share your thoughts on the whimsical world of literature!
Thanks Nas for hosting!
xoxo
1.09.2014
Story Sprouts is Visiting Cherie Reich Today!
Hello writercizers!
Story Sprouts is visiting Cherie Reich today. The topic is .... Vampires, Fairies and Dragons, Oh My!: Inviting the Whimsical Into Your Story and it's all about a return to make-believe fantasy in your work.
Head on over there to visit Cherie, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor, and me, and share your thoughts on the whimsical world of literature!
Thanks Cherie for hosting!
xoxo
PS - The tour continues tomorrow with a four guest posts by Nutschell coming up! I'll be back on tour Tuesday.
Here's what you can read about between now and then:
Friday, Jan. 10: The Benefits of Free Writing with Medeia Sharif
Saturday, Jan. 11: Story Sprouts Author Interviews with Lena Cox of Page Cravings
Monday, Jan. 13: Using Photo Prompts to Spark Your Story Ideas with Julie Flanders
Monday, Jan. 13: Book Blurb and Promo at Literary Rambles
Story Sprouts is visiting Cherie Reich today. The topic is .... Vampires, Fairies and Dragons, Oh My!: Inviting the Whimsical Into Your Story and it's all about a return to make-believe fantasy in your work.
Head on over there to visit Cherie, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor, and me, and share your thoughts on the whimsical world of literature!
Thanks Cherie for hosting!
xoxo
PS - The tour continues tomorrow with a four guest posts by Nutschell coming up! I'll be back on tour Tuesday.
Here's what you can read about between now and then:
Friday, Jan. 10: The Benefits of Free Writing with Medeia Sharif
Saturday, Jan. 11: Story Sprouts Author Interviews with Lena Cox of Page Cravings
Monday, Jan. 13: Using Photo Prompts to Spark Your Story Ideas with Julie Flanders
Monday, Jan. 13: Book Blurb and Promo at Literary Rambles
1.08.2014
Story Sprouts is Visiting Just Jemi Today!
Hello writercizers!
Story Sprouts is visiting Just Jemi today. The topic is .... The Beauty of a Moment and you'll find a bonus writercize hiding in the post to help you get to the essence of story-telling.
Head on over there to visit Jemi and me, and give the exercise a try!
Thanks Jemi for hosting!
xoxo
Story Sprouts is visiting Just Jemi today. The topic is .... The Beauty of a Moment and you'll find a bonus writercize hiding in the post to help you get to the essence of story-telling.
Head on over there to visit Jemi and me, and give the exercise a try!
Thanks Jemi for hosting!
xoxo
1.07.2014
Story Sprouts is Visiting Theresa Milstein Today!
Hello writercizers!
Story Sprouts is visiting Theresa Milstein today. The topic is .... The Writers' Workshop - From Blank Page to Published in Six Hours!
Head on over there to visit me and learn more about the process of creating an anthology in a day!
Thanks Theresa for hosting!
xoxo
PS - Last night, Mooderino hosted a guest post from Story Sprouts Co-Editor Nutschell on "Choosing a Title for Your Fiction or Nonfiction Book." Really great tips!
Story Sprouts is visiting Theresa Milstein today. The topic is .... The Writers' Workshop - From Blank Page to Published in Six Hours!
Head on over there to visit me and learn more about the process of creating an anthology in a day!
Thanks Theresa for hosting!
xoxo
PS - Last night, Mooderino hosted a guest post from Story Sprouts Co-Editor Nutschell on "Choosing a Title for Your Fiction or Nonfiction Book." Really great tips!
1.06.2014
On Tour with Story Sprouts! and a New Year Writercize
Hey there writercizers!
Hope you all had fabulous holidays. I'm returning to the real world today after six blissful weeks of shirking responsibility - gallivanting halfway around the world in Benin, West Africa with the President and Founder of Build a Better Benin followed by a lovely holiday break with my family.
It's been an amazing month and a half, but sooner or later, it's always time to return to life. (Oh, and for what it's worth - that trip to Benin was a research trip for a book, so technically I can chalk it up to a work-related life experience. More on that later ...)
So - what better way to return to the real world than a good bit of writing fun? Remember that Story Sprouts book I announced a couple of months ago? The one with 19 authors, 38 stories, 10 writing exercises and loads of writing tips?
My co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor from The Writing Nut and I are on a (virtual) whirlwind tour around the globe promoting the book and sharing what we learned from the process with bloggers and writers. Very exciting stuff!
As a BONUS - we are donating 50% of the proceeds from November through January to Philippine Relief Efforts. It's a great cause that is very close to our Children's Book Writers of Los Angeles board's hearts.
Check out Nutschell's intro post, then visit our first two stops - Michael di Gesu In Time where Nutschell shares her thoughts on the many, many hats of self-publishing, and Karen Strong's Musings of a Novelista where Nutschell ruminates on using quotes in her writing.
I'll be back tomorrow with a link to my first stop on the tour, as well as highlight Nutschell's evening visit to Mooderino tonight.
And, for a brief writercize, why not share your New Year resolution as a comment here ... or give one to each character in your WIP? A great way to delve into the mind of your character!
Hope you all had fabulous holidays. I'm returning to the real world today after six blissful weeks of shirking responsibility - gallivanting halfway around the world in Benin, West Africa with the President and Founder of Build a Better Benin followed by a lovely holiday break with my family.
It's been an amazing month and a half, but sooner or later, it's always time to return to life. (Oh, and for what it's worth - that trip to Benin was a research trip for a book, so technically I can chalk it up to a work-related life experience. More on that later ...)
So - what better way to return to the real world than a good bit of writing fun? Remember that Story Sprouts book I announced a couple of months ago? The one with 19 authors, 38 stories, 10 writing exercises and loads of writing tips?
My co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor from The Writing Nut and I are on a (virtual) whirlwind tour around the globe promoting the book and sharing what we learned from the process with bloggers and writers. Very exciting stuff!
As a BONUS - we are donating 50% of the proceeds from November through January to Philippine Relief Efforts. It's a great cause that is very close to our Children's Book Writers of Los Angeles board's hearts.
Check out Nutschell's intro post, then visit our first two stops - Michael di Gesu In Time where Nutschell shares her thoughts on the many, many hats of self-publishing, and Karen Strong's Musings of a Novelista where Nutschell ruminates on using quotes in her writing.
I'll be back tomorrow with a link to my first stop on the tour, as well as highlight Nutschell's evening visit to Mooderino tonight.
And, for a brief writercize, why not share your New Year resolution as a comment here ... or give one to each character in your WIP? A great way to delve into the mind of your character!
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