The sun tugged at the irises peeking from the dirt edging the coffee shop. Another month in the northland and spring might actually arrive, cascade into summer. I found Sally …
Conversations: Summary of the Three Act Structure of a Novel
“I think I just need to sum up.” Sally sat on the deck of the coffee shop, staring out at the lake, the waves frothy along the shore as it …
Quick Skills: Tips on Creating that First line
How you hook your reader on the first page? I love this quote by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, who won the 1992 Nobel Prize for Literature for 100 years of Solitude. …
Conversations: Crafting the first sentence hook!
“I’m sorry Sally, I don’t have much time today. I’m on my way to the airport.” I unwound the scarf from my neck and slid into the chair. “But I …
Conversations: Common Writing Mistakes I’m seeing
I miss Sally and our morning coffee. But I’m on the road this week, teaching at conferences, and judging contests and I thought it might help to see a quick …