Critiques: A Necessary Part of a Writer’s Life
Testing the waters of critique. It’s deep and luminous in there. Why is it easier for writers to see what’s not working in other writer’s work but not their own? …
Get Gear in shape for the Camping Season
Okay, so maybe I did work the children a bit too hard cleaning the camper. But now we’re ready for a season of adventure! Ahh…the fresh air of springtime. The …
The Narrative Voice in Writing
The narrator guides readers through the story journey just as a trail guide leads hikers through the forest. The narrative voice is just as important in memoir as it is …
The Difference Between Weather and Climate When Camping in a Teepee
Oh sure, with the sun out it’s warm. These things are drafty! It’s important to understand the difference between weather and climate when camping. Simply put, weather is day to …
The Write Game’s Blog Hop!
Hello and welcome everyone, to Adventures in Writing. Thank you so much for visiting. I hope you find my blog helpful and interesting. I’m trying C. Lee McKenzie’s blog hop for the …
Synopsis Mini Course Part 2
Surviving critique and revision in writing isas tough as backpacking the Appalachian Trail. But it can be done! Okay. My revised synopsis critique came back. I don’t know about you, …
Snow And Sand Are More Alike Than You Think
My husband trying to be a tree and shade the children as we hike to the top of Great Sand Dunes National Park The snow piled up in New Jersey last …
Synopsis Is Not a Bad Word
Sometimes writing synopses can be like trudging through the tundra. It requires much stamina and effort, but it builds character in authors. Happy New …
Visiting Family During Holidays or at Vacation Time
Slow and easy does it–even on a quad! Happy New Year, everyone! Holidays are a time for visiting. Families and friends get together to catch up on each other’s …
Painting Holiday Wishes with Words
This is the 2014 edition. I haven’t started the 2015 edition. Words, a writer’s paintbrush. Storytelling, essay writing, and poetry carry music and rhythm in the words. Writers paint images …