Monthly Archives: February 2012

ONLY GOOD LIARS WRITE FICTION

Posted on February 27, 2012 by veldabrotherton

Fiction writers are good liars. The best, actually, because to succeed in our craft we have to cajole our readers into entering the world we have created and convince them that it exists. How do we do this? With believable … Continue reading →

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A WRITER’S FINAL EDITING

Posted on February 20, 2012 by veldabrotherton

When an author brings work to read to our critique group, often the story may be there, characters, pov and internalization firm, yet there are little things that ruin the writing. It’s clear that the author hasn’t done a good … Continue reading →

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MAKING SPLIT PEA SOUP AND WRITING

Posted on February 14, 2012 by veldabrotherton

Recently it’s occurred to me that this business of being a writer is much more than writing. Have you noticed that? I’m sure you have, I just thought that was a good way to open a blog about what goes … Continue reading →

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WHY WE SHOULD BLOG

Posted on February 9, 2012 by veldabrotherton

Take a look at Kristen Lamb’s latest blog. It’s important for everyone trying to build a platform, and she’s one of the best.

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HOW WE BECOME WRITERS

Posted on February 6, 2012 by veldabrotherton

Sometimes while I’m working diligently at my computer—every day but Sunday—I begin to wonder about my decision to begin a writing career. It was probably an accident brought on by boredom, a rainy Sunday afternoon and a dreadful football game … Continue reading →