Category Archives: Writing

Someone asked about the use of scene templates the other day.  I use something I call a scene template to help me develop my initial scenes.  I’ve stolen my ideas for this template from a variety of writing books by … Continue reading →

In my first attempt at writing a manuscript, I picked a scenario that took place on earth some three hundred years in the future.  I thought it was Science Fiction.  It’s future, right?  Must be Sci-fi.  I showed it to … Continue reading →

One of the coolest things that has begun to happen to me since I’ve started writing full time is when the Muse waves her magic wand and the most wonderful ideas come out of thin air. One day, I have … Continue reading →

I’m back to my regularly scheduled program today.  After weeks of distractions of the holidays and the time spent setting up the blog (I’ll do a separate post on blogs for the novice in a future post), it’s time to … Continue reading →

Last night I attended one of my monthly local writers group meeting.  This one is called Partners in Crime Boise, and is affiliated with the national chapter of Sisters in Crime.  There were only a few of us that attended … Continue reading →