Category Archives: Thoughts About Writing

It’s Drafting Time!

Posted on January 19, 2014 by mickisclark

I don’t know why, but in my head, I just heard Boxing Announcer Guy doing the intro for this entry.  You know, “Luh-het’s get rrrrrreaaaaaaaady to wriiiiiiiiiiiiiiii-hite!”  Yes.  Ahem.  Sorry.  Apparently my brain is really pumped for this WIP.  It … Continue reading →

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My Outlining Strategy

Posted on January 18, 2014 by mickisclark

In a post earlier today, I mentioned my outlining strategy.  In case you’re curious about my mystical poster board, I thought I’d share the way I like to outline my plot.

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The “Write” Way to Write?

Posted on January 18, 2014 by mickisclark

I bet one of the things I discuss most often with my students and the students in the young writers’ club I sponsor is the writing process.  What they all basically want to know:  “Is there one right way to … Continue reading →

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Protect Yourself.

Posted on January 17, 2014 by mickisclark

Seriously.  In just the last few days, I have been absolutely flabbergasted by the number of people I’ve seen online offering “editing services” for novice writers.  Don’t.  Waste.  Your.   Money.

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It’s time for the honeymoon again.

Posted on January 14, 2014 by mickisclark

It’s time for the honeymoon!  You know, that phase of your writing where you’re still so in love with your new idea that you’re willing to do anything for it because you just love it so much.

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