From The Writing Cave
Boredom
There are times when I am writing that I become bored. There I said it. I get bored with writing my own books. It's not that the story is boring....
Music to Write By
My house can be a boisterous, busy place. I have a teenager, a husband, a dog, and a cat here with me all the time. It means that carving out time...
Reading isn’t always a good thing
I love to read. Always have. I spent oodles of time at the public library going up. I even became a librarian. Books are amazingly great gateways to...
Starting in the wrong spot
Some writers will tell you the most challenging part of writing a book is the beginning. Staring at a blank page can be daunting, but usually, I...
Did I write this?
Okay, confession time again. I know I know I confess a lot during these writeups, but confession is good for the soul, right? So, there is a moment...
Characters Run Amok
So I have a confession. Sometimes I don't love my characters. It never starts out that way. I always love my characters in the beginning. They're...
Judging books by their covers
We all do it. How else are you going to decide to even look at a book? The cover is what draws us all in, and the blurb on the back completes the...
Editing is Tedious
Yes, as writers, we're not supposed to tell you that any part of the writing process is difficult or tedious, but the reality is much different. At...
Snacking
I like to snack while I write. It’s a horrible habit and one that has only gotten worse. It’s a real problem. Not only am I gaining weight, but my...
Interruptions
Interruptions are a part of all of our lives. These days, in particular, it can be hard to carve out time to work or relax without interruptions. I...