No, that’s probably not a real word. I made it up, to mean the writing of a novella. No-vel-la:… Read more Murder With Friends – Novella-ing (Plus Excerpt)
Tag: Writing
Hopping Blog – Pass it On!
Today’s post is part of a blog hop. My fellow mystery writer, T.D. Hart as asked me to participate in… Read more Hopping Blog – Pass it On!
Heartfelt Thoughts on the Affliction of Being a Writer in Spring
Now, not New Years Day, is the beginning of the new year for me. It comes with the greening of… Read more Heartfelt Thoughts on the Affliction of Being a Writer in Spring
Story Person Says, “It’s Bull—-!” (or The Importance of Character Thoughts and Words)
How important is story people dialogue (both internal and external) to your story? Well, truthfully – it’s EVERYTHING! Whether your story… Read more Story Person Says, “It’s Bull—-!” (or The Importance of Character Thoughts and Words)
Peaks and Valleys
What’s more boring during a road trip than straight, flat road? In my experience, nothing. Give me some twists and… Read more Peaks and Valleys
The Wrong Place to Start – Beginnings and Endings
When I set out to tell a story, I usually start at the beginning. I’ve come up with a seed,… Read more The Wrong Place to Start – Beginnings and Endings
Beat Back the Beast
That’s right. Beat it back. But what is it? For me, The Beast in writing is my tendency to write… Read more Beat Back the Beast
Mary Coley Writes 