Signs the summer is almost over: – I did so much laundry today, the pump on my well shut off. (My youngest daughter is home from camp. Her clothes look like she’s been working in a coal mine.) – I am driving my son to daily soccer practices as he prepares to try out for his high school […]
Author Archives: Wendy S. Marcus
My Birthday
August 15, 2010 – 2:39 PM
Yesterday (8/14) was my birthday. And yes, I am a Leo to the core. Anyone who has ever worked with me can attest to the fact. The reason I didn’t post on my actual birthday (something like – It’s my birthday and in celebration I’d love to reach 50 followers on my blog. Will you help?), is because I was a […]
Web Photos That Reveal Secrets, Like Where You Live
August 12, 2010 – 3:58 PM
Hi All! Wow, two posts in one week. But when I come upon helpful information, I like to share it. Today, someone in one of my writing groups shared a New York Times article: Web Photos That Reveal Secrets, Like Where You Live. Here’s the link: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/12/technology/personaltech/12basics.html?_r=2&nl=&emc=aua21 Anyone who posts pictures on the Internet needs […]
Story Structure
August 11, 2010 – 12:41 AM
Hi All! On Friday, August 6th I visited Romance University and was introduced to author Larry Brooks who runs a very informative blog http://storyfix.com/. Today (August 10th) he has up a post about story structure and a link to a story structure poster that some of you may find helpful. I tried to copy the link but couldn’t, so I […]
What I Learned From Susan Elizabeth Phillips
August 6, 2010 – 4:32 PM
While at the RWA (Romance Writers of America) National Conference, I attended a wonderful workshop given by author Susan Elizabeth Phillips. (Love her!!! Even more since meeting her in person!) Her six magic words that lead to a bestseller: KEEP THE READER IN THE STORY. What makes a bestseller? A compelling book written in a voice that […]
Back from RWA National Conference
August 1, 2010 – 10:12 PM
Hi All!I’m back from the RWA National Conference held in Orlando, Florida. What an amazing (and overwhelming) experience! Thousands of writers and industry professionals from all over the world gathered together in one place. (I had the nerve to complain about my flight in from New York to an author from Australia!!) Excitement and creativity buzzed through the crowd. At […]
Eye Strain
July 24, 2010 – 2:13 AM
After spending so many hours at the computer during my rewrite, I’ve developed a serious case of eyestrain, to the point even reading a book causes my eyes to ache. Along the lines of don’t let this happen to you, here is a copy of a helpful article from Office Ergonomics Training on how to […]
Critique Partners
July 18, 2010 – 1:36 AM
I sat out in the sun today for the first time this summer. Not long, but there is now a difference in color between my arms and my stomach (which has not seen direct sunlight since the birth of my first child back in 1991)! And why did I finally have time to sit out […]
I’m Still Here!
July 12, 2010 – 12:21 PM
Hello Blog Friends! To those of you who’ve stopped by over the past two weeks, sorry I haven’t posted anything new. I haven’t been around your blogs much either. I apologize. I’ve been buried under a massive rewrite which I hope to have finished by Friday. I just wanted to stop in and say, “I’m […]
What Type of Writer are You?
June 29, 2010 – 1:07 AM
I’ve done a lot of research on the craft of writing. Some things I learn are easier to assimilate into my writing technique than others. For instance, I’ve read several articles from well known, successful authors who recommend you write your manuscript, start to finish, without looking back until you’ve completed the entire first draft. How is […]