In my experience, talking to the right people was the only way through it.
Tag: Writing a Book
I’m not likeable, but I’d still like to be lovable.
What to do when your character is unlikeable.
First November, Then I Write
Are you ready for November? It's NaNoWriMo. Writers everywhere are devoting the month to spilling whole novels onto the page. I have something different in mind. A few somethings, actually. Are you ready? Today, Nov 4, I'm attending an emergency…
On Writing Memoir – Capture the Shimmering Moments
I could never write a memoir—my life isn't that interesting. Have you ever said that? That's exactly how I felt before I attended my first memoir workshop with Claire Robson, author of Love in Good Time (2003 memoir) and Writing…
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Truth or Do I Dare Fiction?
Fiction or non-fiction -- which gets closer to the truth? Non-fiction writing is -- by its very nature -- the truth. A writer relays the facts as they know them. As long as the writer is careful about facts and…
The Other Side of the Table
I did it. I sent my writing to an editor last month. Yes, even a professional editor needs another perspective. When we become too close to our own writing, it's like we can't see it anymore. A good editor can…
All’s Well That Ends Well
I was invited out to an open mic at the library this week. I steeled myself for the journey. I have a completed first draft of a non-fiction book in my possession. Was I ready to hang it out there in…
Goodnight Sunshine – The Wife’s Perspective, Part 7
Today's the day! The last post in this series! And Mark's book is for real! The past couple of weeks have been a blur. We ordered bookmarks, chose a printer, placed the print order, delivered press releases, confirmed a reading at Gibsons…
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Goodnight Sunshine – the Wife’s Perspective, Part 6
Ready for beta readers in August of 2014, Mark held his breath and pressed 'send' on what we felt must be the final draft, once again, save typos. One friend provided immediate feedback, bringing welcome relief. Then we waited. And waited. More…
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Goodnight Sunshine – the Wife’s Perspective, Part 5
Enter Richard Therrien. Sounded like a nice guy but I wouldn't know for sure. I sought him out via the internet but he and Mark picked up the relationship quickly and I never made it to one of their chat-over-coffee…
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Sheila Cameron 