Posts Tagged ‘process’
Client Success: Joan Kaplan’s Heartfelt Fare Blends Memoir and Recipes
The truth is Joan Kaplan is writing a novel. The commitment and the act of producing the drafts doesn’t shock her. “What has surprised me,” Joan shared, “is my ability when I’m entrenched in writing to shut out other aspects of my life, like taking my dog out.” She jests…somewhat. No need to call the…
Read MoreClient Success: Vanderyt Publishes Memoir Sequel “Obsidian Rose”
“My inspiration for writing Obsidian Rose was feeling like I had unfinished business,” Karen Vanderyt said about her sequel to 2012’s Afterglow. “My writing process was smoother, probably because I had a bit more confidence after editing and publishing my first book, but also because I had worked through a lot of things emotionally.” Afterglow:…
Read MoreGuest Post: The Charming Light Box and a Literary Fetus
This guest post by Creative Writer’s Workshop member Kim Chamberlain, who is steadily making excellent progress with her memoir. Kim is a music teacher, clarinetist and jazz singer with lots of great stories. Kim can be reached at [email protected]. My writing coach’s words from a month ago reverberate inside my head: “You have four long…
Read MoreAuthor’s Focus Group Gives Clarity For Completion
“I was at that stage of feeling ‘this book is just embarrassing!’” Ann J. Temkin said after completing major revisions on her first book, Sight in the Sandstorm: Jesus in His World and Mine. I suggested I facilitate a focus group. She agreed, adding, “My greatest fear Is not that they will hate it—which would…
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