Here's something I just hammered out for a potential story. I'm planning on making it a time travel. Please let me know what you think! :)Love at first sight always seemed a ridiculous concept to Mason Caro—till it happened to him.Well, maybe it was still rather ridiculous, he amended, tilting his head to examine the… Continue reading Tuesday Critique: The Painting
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Writer Wednesday: 5 Reasons Why Consistency beats Quantity
We writers all have that word-count hang up, don't we? If we're lucky, we've had the occasional day where we hammered out words in their thousands. But those days are rare, when the inspiration keeps flowing, and the temptation is to hold out on writing until we think one of those days has arrived.I don't… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: 5 Reasons Why Consistency beats Quantity
Tuesday Critique: Sensible Advice
Here's a first look at an upcoming short story entitled "Sensible Advice". Let me know what you think! :)The best advice is no advice, Jane thought privately to herself as the conversation raged on around her, now self-propelled. She never ceased to marvel at the way they could start by asking her a simple question… Continue reading Tuesday Critique: Sensible Advice
Writer Wednesday: Why every writer should read
I would guess that on virtually every writer's list of favourite hobbies, writing would fall pretty high already. Some of us get too busy and the reading falls by the wayside, but it's still something we like to do. Here's a few reasons why it's important to keep reading as a writer.1. Learning about craft.Yes,… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: Why every writer should read
Tuesday Critique: Being Brave
Here's another excerpt from my Nanowrimo 2013 novel, Enter. In this piece, Eliora and Ethan discuss being brave. As always, please feel free to share your honest thoughts on it! 🙂 “Do you have any idea how fascinating you are to me?” I blink. Now it’s my turn to blush. “I mean, I have… Continue reading Tuesday Critique: Being Brave
Writer Wednesday: 5 Ways to Freshen Your Writing
We've all heard the saying "write what you know". While it is important to share our own experiences and work from our strengths, however, it never hurts to open ourselves to new experiences and develop new strengths as a writer. Here are 5 ways to do that. 1. Choose a setting you know little about.… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: 5 Ways to Freshen Your Writing
Tuesday Critique: Astra and her Mother-in-Law
We've all heard of the overbearing mother-in-law. Imagine if you were a queen and your mother-in-law was queen before you. This is my picture of how it would go, taken from my Nanowrimo 2013 novel, Enter. As always, please feel free to let me know what you think. Atossa did not wait until Astra’s visit,… Continue reading Tuesday Critique: Astra and her Mother-in-Law
Tuesday Critique: Eliora Arrives at the Harem
In this second excerpt from my Nanowrimo novel, Enter, the main character Eliora arrives in the harem of King Xerxes in Susa. Please feel free to let me know what you think. 🙂 The first glimpse of a future home is always fraught with meaning. Which room would be mine? What would become my new… Continue reading Tuesday Critique: Eliora Arrives at the Harem
Writer Wednesday: How to Develop a Writing Schedule
If you're serious about being a writer, you've already discovered that writing works better when you do it consistently. The best way to get consistent is to have a schedule. But with our busy lives, this can be easier said than done. Here are a few tips to develop a writing schedule. 1. When do… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: How to Develop a Writing Schedule
Nanowrimo wrap up
So, I'm back to blogging now that Nanowrimo is wrapped, and I thought I'd take a minute to reflect on my second experience with the great novel writing mayhem. Being my second time attempting this challenge, I went into it with the confidence of knowing I can do this. I knew it was going to… Continue reading Nanowrimo wrap up
Erin E. M. Hatton 