Geoffrey Zimmerman Talks about Writing Obstacles

Geoffrey Zimmerman talks about writing obstacles. He mentions “living life” as an obstacle to writing and finding the time to write. What are your biggest writing obstacles.

A Writer’s Letter to Santa

Dear Santa,
I’ve been a good girl this year. I finished my novel, plotted my next book, wrote half a dozen articles, volunteered for my RWA chapter, and helped my fellow writers.
For Christmas this year, I’d really, really like:

a publishing contract
an agent
a copy of Microsoft Office

Sincerely,
Ally
PS. I hope you like the cookies.
PSS. Tell Rudolph I hope [...]

Quick Tip: Don’t forget the people in your life

Your agent. Your editor. Your critique partner. Chapter President. People who routinely help, inspire and support you. Now is a great idea to send them a note of thanks and wish them a happy New Year.

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Quick Tip: Let the Holidays Inspire your Writing

Did you witness a holiday meltdown? How about a moment of kindness? Use the emotions, memories, and moments of the holidays to enrich your writing. Jot down a list and keep it in your writing file. Refer back to it when you need an idea.

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3 Reasons Your Synopsis Stinks

Is your synopsis garnering a lack luster response? Not placing in contests? Picked on by your critique partners? Yeah, we’ve all been there. Here are three common problems that might be holding your synopsis back. So read on and tackle your problem synopsis.
1. Your synopsis doesn’t include the ending.
By definition, this is what a synopsis [...]

5 Last Minute Gifts for Writers

Have a writer on your list? Need a few last minute ideas? Head to your local bookstore or office supply store.
Get a Magazine Subscription
Buy a copy of the magazine, go online an buy a subscription, then give the copy of the magazine with a nice handwritten note telling your lucky writer about the subscription they’ll [...]

What Creative Writing Courses Don’t Teach You About Writing

I don’t know much about creative writing programs. But they’re not telling the truth if they don’t teach, one, that writing is hard work, and, two, that you have to give up a great deal of life, your personal life, to be a writer.
Doris Lessing
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Quick Tip: Successful writers write…

Even during the holidays. I’ve even heard that Nora Roberts writes while at conference! So get to it. Carve out a 30 minute block before the house wakes up and write, write, write.

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Creating Your Space Military: Using What We Have to Invent What You Need

Instructors: Linnea Sinclair and Michael L. Helfstein
January 4, 2010 through January 31, 2010
$10 for FFnP members and $25 for non-members
www.romance-ffp.com/event.cfm?EventID=91
At ease, writers! Let RITA(R) award winning science fiction romance author (and retired private detective) Linnea Sinclair and USNR (Ret.) Michael Helfstein show you how to mix real military facts with paranormal, science fiction, and [...]

Harry Potter for Writers

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The Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal Chapter of RWA Presents
A Writer’s Guide to Harry Potter
Instructor: Susan Sipal
January 4, 2010 through February 6, 2010
$10 for FFnP members and $25 for non-members
www.romance-ffp.com/event.cfm?EventID=81
Though many an envious writer would like to think JK Rowling’s secret to success is just a bunch of [...]