Being a goal-oriented kind of gal, I like to skip over the details and get to the good stuff when I’m writing. I’ve talked about this manifesting by telling vs showing and other problems. Another way this comes out is by skipping ahead. If I have Leslie eating breakfast, and then she goes to the [...]
Tonight I finished my first round of rewrites on Bubba Goes National…at last! I started in February and had to put it away a few times, but it’s done at last. Greg made a pass through it and fixed my boneheaded silly mistakes, and now it’s off to Michy to edit when she has time. [...]
The June short story contest has been posted here. The theme is “Summer Heat,” how appropriate! There are cash prizes and a chance to be published in a short story anthology and professional editing, so I highly encourage you to participate! I haven’t decided what to write about yet, which is fair I suppose since [...]
My story The Assignment won second place in the Accentuate Writers Forum short story contest! If you’re a member, you can read it in the Critiques and Feedback thread! Here’s the announcement: http://michysthoughts.blogspot.com/2008/05/short-story-contest-winners.html
My short story, “The Assignment” is one of six finalists in the Accentuate Short Story Contest! If you are a member of the forum, you can view it in the critiques and feedback thread. I’m very excited! We should find out the winners in the next week or so.
You have read how I’ve gone on and on singing Michy’s (Michelle L. Devon) praises. It may even appear a little silly, like I have some kind of girl crush on her, but she has just helped me so much, out of the goodness of her heart, that it’s ridiculous. I’m beyond grateful. Most people [...]
Until I get my website up and running, this is just a reminder that I offer writing and editing services. Send me an email at twnkltoz@gmail.com to ask about articles, ghostwriting, editing, or website content.
I have started a new blog to track my progress toward quitting my job! Check it out: http://jenniferfreelances.blogspot.com/
I have posted about how Michelle L. Devon, owner of Accentuate Services, is working with me on the developmental editing of my book, Bubba Goes National. Through the process, I am learning a lot about fiction writing that I never knew I didn’t know! After making the rewrites she suggested, I feel better armed to [...]