For mysteries, however, it crucial to plan out the crime and the clues. I figure out who gets murdered then develop a roster of suspects and motives.
'Butt in chair.' In other words, show up to write and treat it like a real job, not just a hobby. My mother used to repeat that quote that 90% of success is just showing up, and that’s very true when it comes to writing.
Join us in celebrating the launch of my cozy mystery, COVER ART!
A book blog tour is so much fun, because you can join, no matter where you are in the world.
Ten must-read art themed mystery novels that combine paint splatter and blood splatter...
5 tips on mastering the art of dialogue to keep your readers turning those pages.
I’m absolutely thrilled and grateful to have received an Ontario Arts Council publisher’s recommender grant for writers, to support the completion of my current work in progress.
I use the spreadsheet to track, not only my productivity, but also my creativity. I can record the date, time, as well as whether I’m writing longhand or on the computer, editing or drafting.
Are you living the writing life you want?
As a token of appreciation for all of those wonderful readers out there, The Wild Rose Press compiles an annual free cookbook, of holiday themed recipes.
Vanessa Westermann as seen in the media.