Category Archives: My Journey

Having embraced criticism as a necessity, the next step was to learn what advice to take, and what to leave behind. I quickly found that there was no shortage of people willing to tell me how to improve my writing. … Continue reading →

Criticism is perceived as an ugly word. It conjures up images of snide and hurtful remarks. In the world of writing, however, criticism is a necessary evil. As mentioned in an earlier post, I belong to a large online critiquing … Continue reading →

I’ve seen this question asked on several writers forums lately. Of course, there is no one answer. Writing styles are like clothing styles. Need I say more? Some writers set aside a scheduled time to write every day. Whether it … Continue reading →

Before even considering looking for a publisher I needed to know if my book was any good. So, I did what a lot of hopeful writers do, I shared my masterpiece with my close friends. I hate to tell you, … Continue reading →

Okay, so it was time to start writing novels. Where to begin? How to begin? After many failed attempts at writing YA and mystery novels (mysteries are my favorite), I became discouraged. What was I doing wrong? Why were the … Continue reading →

My journey as a writer began in church, not unlike a lot of famous singers. Will my musing turn me into a literary “Beyonce?” The odds are stacked against me, but with God on my side, who knows? Over fifteen … Continue reading →