Writing Novellas and Novels in the Same Series [REPOST]
~ By Deborah Blake Someone asked me in an interview recently what the difference was between writing novellas and novels in the same series, and if one was easier than the other. The answer, of course, is that they are both hard. But that each one has its own challenges and its own rewards. So far […]
Writing Novellas and Novels in the Same Series
~ By Deborah Blake Someone asked me in an interview recently what the difference was between writing novellas and novels in the same series, and if one was easier than the other. The answer, of course, is that they are both hard. But that each one has its own challenges and its own rewards. So far […]
Editors: Making the most of an all-important relationship [REPOST]
~ By Deborah Blake No matter what kind of writing you do, at some point or another you will probably work with an editor. Over the course of a long career, you will probably work with quite a few. There will be editors who make you look good, by catching every mistake you make…and editors that […]
RWA Nationals: A Change in Perspective
~ By Deborah Blake I’ve been to three RWA National conventions, each of them falling at a different point in my career, and I was particularly aware when I went this year of how different the experience was depending on my perspective at the time. Don’t get me wrong. All the Nationals had much in common: […]
Editors: Making the most of an all-important relationship
~ By Deborah Blake No matter what kind of writing you do, at some point or another you will probably work with an editor. Over the course of a long career, you will probably work with quite a few. There will be editors who make you look good, by catching every mistake you make…and editors […]
Interview With Lucy March
~ Interview By Deborah Blake I first found the amazing Lucy March through another favorite author, Jennifer Crusie. At the time, Lucy was writing humorous romance (what some might call Chick Lit) under the name Lani Diane Rich. I quickly became hooked on both the books and the woman—following her over to her blog where […]
Review: “Making Waves” by Tawna Fenske
~ By Deborah Blake I love romantic comedy. Movies, books, you name it; if there is romance and humor, I’m there. Unfortunately, comedy and romance are a tough combination, and not everyone does it well. I have many paranormal romance authors I like, but up until recently, there were only three romantic comedy authors on […]
Writing the Witchy Way
~ By Deborah Blake My name is Deborah Blake and my blog is called “Writing the Witchy Way.” There are a couple of reasons for that. The most obvious reasons have to do with the fact that I am a practicing witch (don’t worry—I haven’t turned an editor into a toad in years) and have […]
Get Your Stiletto in the Door: Deborah Blake’s Experience
The Journey of a Contest Winner: Triple Stiletto finalist Deborah Blake The author of five non-fiction books and multiple articles, Deborah Blake visits the Chick Lit blog today with wise and realistic advice about writing contests and her road to publication. Q. In 2009, you earned two Stiletto finals: WITCH EVER WAY YOU CAN in […]
