To tell the truth, I can’t remember exactly how Delores and I met. I lived on the Mississippi coast for a year with my hubby and while there, somehow met Delores. I remember attending a few RWA meetings over in Mobile Alabama with her. But what I remember most is sitting down for a great [...]

Sometimes, you’re just not ready. Not ready to write the book of your heart, not ready to feel the deep emotion your characters must feel, not ready to submit your book. It’s okay. Step back. Get organized. Make a plan of attack. Get yourself in a position where you will be ready to conquer your [...]

I’m over at Romance Junkies today talking about books that “speak to me.” Specifically, Susan Mallery’s latest. Come tell me about books that have touched you and you’ll be entered to win Mallery’s The Sheik and The Bought Bride.

As writers, we track progress in terms of number of words written, number of chapters completed, number of books published. Some days, every word is a struggle. Some days the word’s flow freely and we thank our muse, God, Gods, whoever is in charge of literary output.
One key to progress is committing to your writing. [...]

I find the most interesting links on Twitter. Recently I was directed to a blog of a children’s book editor. The topic was on author dreams and how editor’s don’t hold those dreams in their hands; they hold your book, your product. You hold your dream…
One of the comments struck a cord with me. Basically, [...]

Imagine yourself in five years. Where will you be? A different state? New office? Sitting behind that desk you’ve had your eye on? Vacationing in some exotic location? On a bestseller list?
This is an exercise in visualizing your goals, realizing your dreams. So write your bio, as you see it, for who you will be [...]

Find a support group. There are many great groups online, so no need to start your own if you don’t have to. Find writers who will cheer you on, even when you fail. ~ Alice Anderson

Sometimes you need to take a break to recharge your creative batteries. So take a break from writing. Read a book. Watch TV. See a movie. Go out with friends. Take a walk. Nurture your relationships.
That said, Happy Birthday Hubby! ~ Alice Anderson

Write down tomorrow’s goal today. Is tomorrow’s goal to finish the chapter? Leave yourself a little note on your keyboard. Or on the bathroom mirror. Wherever you’ll be sure to see early tomorrow morning. Put yourself in the mindset of writing. ~ Alice Anderson

That’s it. That’s the tip.
Start the day with your WIP open.
By doing so, you’re putting yourself in the “write” frame of mind. You’ll be thinking about your book. You can easily add a paragraph or two throughout the day. Don’t forget to save often. Keep writing. ~ Alice Anderson