Finding Courage to Begin College
My treasure! They helped me survive college. Happy Mothers’ Day, everyone! I wish you smiles and sunshine, love and laughter. My memoir is a story about believing in oneself, of …
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? …
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 …
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, …
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 …