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Saturday, January 05, 2008:
Writing with the Wet Noodle Posse!
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I am a fan of this site because I am thoroughly fascinated by the writing process, though I don't visit as often as I'd like. I'm not a writer (though I daydream about being one occasionally) yet the advice these authors give is priceless. So far, they've got quite a line-up for 2008. Here's the planned schedule:



January-Getting Started (goals, choosing story idea, focus, etc.)

February-Character Development (names, physical descriptions, backstory, etc.)

March-Plotting

April - Conflict

May-Research

June-Business side of Writing (market, marketing, promotion, etiquette)

July-Prepping for Conference (both for national and smaller conferences)

August-Inspiration (for stories and for keeping yourself going)

September-Writer Health (physical and mental)

October-GH Preparation

November-Writing Challenges (NaNo, BIAW, turning off the internal editor, etc.)

December-Editing/RevisionsGet great information in a fun community!



Visit http://wetnoodleposse.blogspot.com/

Seems like a lot of valuable information for those interested in writing, getting started, or trying new ideas. Give it a shot, and maybe one day I'll be reading your books :)

Do you write, or dream of writing?
Are you following your dream?

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posted by Stacy~ at 1/05/2008 08:10:00 AM | 5 comments

Tuesday, April 17, 2007:
Aspiring writers: contest deadline: May 1st
Come on, I know you're out there, just waiting for your chance to show the world just how talented and creative you are! Don't be shy - you CAN do this. I have complete faith in you...and the desire to buy yet more books.
TARA - Tampa Area Romance Authors are looking for
a few good submissions!
~ Go here for more information ~
Good luck!

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posted by Stacy~ at 4/17/2007 07:39:00 PM | 1 comments

Monday, March 05, 2007:
Aspiring writers: it's the Brava novella contest!

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The very cool Lori Foster started the contest as a way to open the door for those who had a passion for writing. Past winners include Sylvia Day, Erin McCarthy and MaryJanice Davidson. I am a huge fan of Brava, having most of the Bad Boy anthologies. They've introduced me to some fabulously talented authors. High quality stuff.
Now, the 5th Annual Brava Novella contest is looming on the horizon. So for all you aspiring writers out there, go forth and create!

Deadline: midnight central time Aug. 1, 2007 through midnight central time Sept. 30, 2007
Maximum length: 750 words
Theme: reunited lovers
Reward: entry read by Kensington Editorial Director Kate Duffy
Good Luck!

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posted by Stacy~ at 3/05/2007 05:41:00 AM | 2 comments

Sunday, January 21, 2007:
Internet, apologies, and writing...oh and the Bears
Well, I think I might just have returned from the darkside. Keeping my fingers crossed that this is just not just a lucky fluke to be on-line, at home, on my own computer. It seems that there was a problem with my connection, and after much hair-pulling, cussing, and violent tendencies that fortunately were not acted upon, all seems to be well.
I have to extend my apologies to those who've been trying to get in touch with me during the month of January - I am so sorry that it's been so difficult these last several weeks. I appreciate your patience while I try and do a major catch-up as quickly as I can (you don't even want to know how many emails I have in my in-box!) It makes me realize just how much time I actually do spend on-line, and how I feel like I'm suffering withdrawal symptoms when I can't play. Made me get out and get a life LOL. Thanx again for putting up with me.
Since I had a lot of free time on my hands, I did something I never thought I'd really seriously do and have come to the conclusion that I really, seriously shouldn't: writing. I fiddle around with writing when I do my interviews, but most of it is told in another person's POV. To actually take an idea floating around in my head and make it into an actually story is even harder than I ever imagined, much harder than when I was 12 and would make up these elaborate stories with all kinds of crazy plots going on. To take an idea and to flesh it out, make it interesting, and use my own voice is incredibly challenging, more than I think I can handle. Or even wish to. I enjoy spending my time reading, and I think using that time to write would take away a lot of that enjoyment because I have soooo much to learn. So I have an even greater admiration for those who sit down and make it happen. I just don't think I have it in me. Will I ever reveal any of the (drivel) tidbits of story I've created? Not on your life!
Oh and I mustn't forget to mention that this weekend the big news around town was the Bears game - they won! Next stop: Superbowl. Now I'm not a huge Bears fan, having moved here I was 19. In fact I don't really have a strong allegiance to any team - isn't that sad? But it's fun to get involved and go to parties and cheer and feel like a part of something big, so congrats to the Chicago Bears - and good luck :)
Are you a sports fan? Who is YOUR team?

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posted by Stacy~ at 1/21/2007 08:34:00 PM | 8 comments