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Category Archives: writing method
How I Wrote My Poem: Guest Post by Tom Spencer
I am reblogging this previous guest post in memory of my friend, Tom Spencer, who passed away June 30, 2015. How does one create poetry? I have no idea. I’ve tried it a few times and have only read one in my … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Blogger, Poetry, writing method
Tagged free verse, humorous poetry, Indiana Writers Consortium, Michelle McGill-Vargas, National Federation of State Poetry Clubs, Northwest Indiana Poetry Society, poetry, The Indiana Federation of Poetry Clubs, Tom Spencer, writing poetry
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The Music of My Prose: How Music Inspires Writing
It’s the MUSIC that provides the emotion I need to drive my passion for the characters and the story line. I remember reading the interview of an author– I want to say Stephenie Meyers– in which the author stated they listened … Continue reading
Posted in writers block, Writing advice, writing method, Writing Technique
Tagged Alex Clare, Maxwell, Michelle McGill-Vargas, music, RED, Stephenie Meyers, Writers block
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Writing A Memoir – One Author’s Story: Guest Post by Ron Trigg
Thanks to Ron Trigg for this fabulous post about memoir writing! Check out my review of his book The Alluring Temptress in my Goodreads section. Obtain your copy at Amazon.com “You really ought to write a book.” I’d been hearing … Continue reading
To Be (Or Not To Be) A Socially-Conscious Writer
I’m wrapping up 2014 with a post I’d previously published on the Indiana Writers Consortium blog. Enjoy and see you all in 2015! I don’t consider myself to be a socially-conscious writer. I haven’t blogged about the recent grand jury … Continue reading
How to Love Research
I hated doing research. In high school and undergrad, I had to write research papers. When I pursued my masters degrees in education, I had to do action research. To even do my job as a teacher of the … Continue reading
My 10 Most Influential Books
Julie Perkins, a writer friend of mine, recently challenged me to list on Facebook ten books that influenced me. I decided that, since she only asked for ten, I couldn’t list all of Toni Morrison’s novels (that was my first inclination). But here … Continue reading
Putting Characters in Sticky Situations
Image by Sam Catch from Creative Commons When I read Gemini Jones: My Past Came Knocking by Veronica Faye, I thought the premise was great. I’m always skeptical of reading self-published books, but I was pleasantly surprised by this one. … Continue reading
I’m Not Crazy, I’m a Writer!
Image by Sebastien Wiertz from Creative Commons So I’m trolling through my book reviews on Goodreads and come across a comment another reviewer made about The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom. The reviewer commented how odd it was for Grissom to … Continue reading
The Break-Up: Why Part Ways With a Critique Group
The time has come for me to say goodbye to one of my critique groups. Not because I’ve landed that multi-million dollar book deal (I wish!). Not because I’ve moved. And not because it is disbanding. I’ve just come to … Continue reading
American Christian Fiction Writers Association
Michelle McGill-Vargas 