Open Book | TIPS FOR THE ASPIRING WRITER
How to Plot by Example
Are you a writer who can sit down and have dialogues and scenes stream onto the computer screen with little regard to structure? If you are, and are happy with your results, you are one of the lucky writers with a gift. Most writers need to craft the plot through scene summaries and outlines. I am not [...]
Pro Flowers
I am not in the habit of recommending non-writing retail discoveries, but I can’t resist being a raving fan of Pro Flowers. Not only do their flowers last longer, but they are delivered in the freshest condition possible. Prices are more than reasonable. Check it out for yourself. www.proflowers.com And if you ever want someone [...]
Reading People
I was in the JFK airport a couple of months ago and picked up a book called,”Reading People” by Jo-Ellan Dimitrius and Wendy Patrick Mazzarella. Aside from the fact that I am in marketing and the information might prove useful, I was wondering how relevant understanding people and being able to predict behavior might translate [...]
Writing Tip Site Worth Viewing
I love it when I stumble upon a great writing site. If you are a writer, especially one that is trying to break in the field, this site might get you on track. Well written, clear and to the point, this site gives you strategies that you can implement immediately. 17 Reasons Book Manuscripts Are [...]
Eegaads! My Mom’s Got Her Own Website.
While most seniors are coasting in the last years of their lives, my mom., Emma-Jean Chu keeps on learning — about herself, technology, and her art. Now at the age of 80, she has learned how to share her talent with the rest of the world. I might be biased, but I think she is [...]
Scenes, Sequels, and Chapters Commentary
If you are new to writing fiction, one of the foundations of writing good fiction is understanding the relationship of how plots are set up. Many new writers spend hours sifting through books to have this mystery unraveled. I remember looking for the answer in the 70′s, and I came away more confused as ever. [...]
Blogging with a Twist
If you thought about it, you could have guessed that the next breakthrough in sharing online is blogging through video. You don’t have to wait any longer. You can reach people more personally by video recording what you want to say and uploading it on www.blogtalkradio.com. You will find that there is someone that wants to [...]
Tired of Rejection? — Must Read Book
If you write fiction, everyone tells you rejection is part of the process. If you were selling a hammer for instance, how is your no name hammer different from the Sears, True Temper, or Stanley model? What makes yours better? This is the very same question publishers and agents ask when you submit your novel. [...]
The Sun Magazine needs your support
I like the Sun Magazine. Yesterday, I was saddened by the fact that The Sun Magazine needs donations to keep publishing. While this comes as no surprise because the magazine is supported by subscriptions, donations and grants. Sy Safransky, editor and publisher, produces a composite ofwho believed he could bring to the (Click on this link [...]
For Writers
I really don’t know how I connected with this well designed and well written site for writers, but I am glad I did. Camy Tang, www.camytang.com, is a Christian romance writer, focusing on Asian American characters. She describes her genre: Nosy relatives, sibling rivalry, and parental angst are the same whatever your ethnic background, and [...]
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