Category Archives: plot

Blackberry Weather

Posted on August 8, 2014 by SharonJoss

The blackberries are ripening here in Oregon. Thanks to the vacant house behind me, I’ve got monstrous vines hanging over into my yard, but I’m not complaining. I’m lovin’ it. Even the dogs patrol the ground beneath the vines several … Continue reading →

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And So It Begins…

Posted on June 7, 2014 by SharonJoss

Time to start a new novel. Every new novel feels like the beginning of a whole new life, and in some ways, it is. I’ve got new people to discover, new adventures to plot, new risks to take. And while … Continue reading →

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Ode to the Blank Page

Posted on November 17, 2012 by SharonJoss

Words slip away as boxes loom Cardboard and tape in every room Nervous energy robs my sleep Moving day is coming I should be outlining my next plot But inspiration finds me – NOT I’ve got writing quotas to keep … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Superpower? What’s Your Kryptonite?

Posted on September 16, 2012 by SharonJoss

I’m back from a week-long Novel Re-Writing Workshop taught by David Farland.  I was one of eight students in the class, and we spent at least two hours a day critiquing each other’s work.  We’d each submitted the first 20 pages … Continue reading →

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Just One More Round…

Posted on April 14, 2012 by SharonJoss

Okay, okay, maybe I do have a little problem.  I finished the first major round of revisions on Glamour yesterday afternoon.  No sooner did I finish writing the final scene than I starting going back into the manuscript to twiddle … Continue reading →

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