Hi SEers! Denise here, and I’m going to talk about that spark that started me writing. I can’t pinpoint the exact moment it ignited in me, but I remember my exhilaration when I wrote a short story in my first year of high school. It received an A because of the story told. My teacher … Continue reading The Writing Spark
How to use Mac in Cloud for working with Mac-only Software on a PC
Mac in Cloud Hi SErs! Harmony here 😁 Back in January 2020 (I know, how time flies!), I started my series of posts on how to publish to KDP. The first article looked at software for writing and formatting your book. (You can find that post HERE.) One of the tools I recommended was Vellum. … Continue reading How to use Mac in Cloud for working with Mac-only Software on a PC
Holistic Reviews
Hello S.E. readers, Gwen with you today to discuss a familiar topic -- book reviews. If you'll journey with me, I hope to spark a smile or two. Earlier this week, I was reminded of a chat session on writing reviews. The leader focused on a particular book and by the time she finished her … Continue reading Holistic Reviews
The Importance of Setting
Hi, SEers! Mae here with a post about setting. Often when we start planning a novel, we’re focused on developing characters and plot. We know where our novel is set, but how much time do we spend fleshing out details? Do we give it the same amount of attention as we give the background and … Continue reading The Importance of Setting
Getting it Done with Writing Sprints
Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. Hope you’re enjoying this chilly, um, frigid February. Perfect weather for staying indoors to write. You’re near the end. You can see the end in sight. You want so badly to cross the finish line and celebrate having the first draft of your manuscript completed. But there are … Continue reading Getting it Done with Writing Sprints