Monthly Archives: June 2010

ODDS AND ENDS FOR WRITERS

Posted on June 28, 2010 by veldabrotherton

Here are some thoughts for writers that might be helpful. Mistakes most often made by beginning writers: Ineffective rhythm; too little dialog; obscure motivations; changing the mood for no good reason; too many adjectives and adverbs; too little use of … Continue reading →

Posted in beginning writers, POV, storyboards, Velda Brotherton | 4 Comments

A QUITTER OR A SUCCESS

Posted on June 21, 2010 by veldabrotherton

It may seem strange for me to say this, but the first step in getting published is to produce a complete body of work that is the best you have ever written. Some writers try to go at it backwards … Continue reading →

Posted in conferences, marketing, NAL/Dutton, networking, pitching editors, publishing, Topaz, Velda Brotherton, Western Writers of America, writing | 5 Comments

WHAT ARE YOU WRITING?

Posted on June 14, 2010 by veldabrotherton

Non Fiction – Articles or Books ACADEMIC – Words for those in the academic life or those who would like to be. Philosophic, poetic, informative, essayists, etc. INSPIRATIONAL – Chicken Soup for the Soul, Cup Of Comfort and this style … Continue reading →

Posted in creative nonfiction, fiction, forensics, genres, mysteries, Nora Roberts, Stephen King, Velda Brotherton, westerns | 4 Comments

SO YOU WANTA WRITE. WHY?

Posted on June 7, 2010 by veldabrotherton

In the nearly 30 years I’ve been writing, it’s always amazed me how many people I meet say they want to write a book someday. At first I was never sure what to say to them. Later, I began to … Continue reading →