There's lots of ways to outline and different ways work for different people. Some find outlining doesn't work for them at all, others have a fluctuating outline. I have found I need some type of framework to keep me focused when I write. Especially since I've started...
A while back, I blogged about getting your idea. So now that you've got the idea, the next step is to daydream some more. Love it. I mean, what profession tells you to stare off into space and let your mind wander? Seriously.Next is shopping! Here's my writer's...
Yep. I’ve started a new project. And I’m excited. No, actually, my fingers are tingling with anticipation to write it. In fact, I’m so excited all I can think is why in the world am I blogging when I could be writing IT!Kidding, I love my blogging buddies. You guys...
I wrote on the MiG blog about how to make your writing presentation go smoothly. Check it out! You see, yesterday, I presented at our Korea chapter's SCBWI meeting on using technology to help you network and promote yourself as a writer. We had such a great time...
Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Beth is sending the cute, the adorable, and the very famous Critter (created by Ian Sands) on an airplane to visit me and my boys here in Korea! We are excited.And now we must decide all the fun stuff we are going to do with Critter. The palace is a...
Remember when I said I had some ideas for a new project? And I was waiting to finish my revisions before I started it? I’ve been good. I finished (yeah!) and now I’ve given myself permission to write something new. Party time!So with two kids, a job, my gourmet meals...
Sick, sick, and more sickness all around our home. It's been a tough week here at the Farleys but I think I'm coming out of the murky darkness of sick bay. And here I'd planned on getting so much writing stuff done. Like polishing my query and synopsis. Yeah,...
A friend of mine sent me this link called Artists for Literacy. Basically, its a site that lists songs inspired by a particular books. It's facinating. And terribly fun.Like did you know the novel Frankenstein inspired Bob Dylan to compose 'All Along the...
Do you like to write? Do you love food? Check out this post I wrote over at the MiG Writers Blog: http://www.migwriters.com/2009/08/31/a-three-course-meal/I'd love to hear what foods you think go with your favorite books! PS This is Caleb with his favorite food-...
I will say no. I will say no. I will say no.Yes, it's true, I'm dying to write another book. I have all these ideas and the character is chatting away in my head. I love her already!Shhh! Don't tell my hubby because he made me promise I'd finish revisions and query...