Category Archives: Writing tips

To Be or Not To Be

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Sarah

One of the most over-worked verbs in the English language is … well, “is.” The “to be” forms show up all over the place. We think in terms of present existence. The problem with this simple, much used verb is … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing tips | Tagged | Leave a comment

Be a New Element

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Sarah

Ray Bradbury’s insights on being a writer —

Posted in Musings, Writing tips | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Speaking at a Writers Conference

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Sarah

Next weekend, I’ll be one of the speakers at the Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference, giving presentations on both Friday and Saturday. On Friday, at 4:45, I’ll be teaming with Maxwell Alexander Drake to discuss “Location, Location, Location”. Basically discussing … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Writing tips | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Aspiring Writer – Trickster

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Sarah

This video ought to go before the Shapeshifter one. The Trickster is a popular archetype in stories, because you want a character that can upset the apple cart in an adventure. They’re interesting, usually. I’ll be finishing the series with … Continue reading →

Posted in Video, Writing tips | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Dealing With Rejection

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Sarah

Someone in one of my Facebook groups posted a link to this blog about rejection, and any writer, aspiring or otherwise, ought to read it, just for the basics — A really good blog post about being turned down. Learning to … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings, Writing tips | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment