Compassion, loyalty…and crime
by Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73
Wow. Turn around and 2014 is half gone. I’m not really sure where the first half of the year went.
It’s been busy. Very busy. And since I didn’t give an update in March, I suppose I should do that now. So here’s the update at half-time. Continue reading “2014 Writing Goals – update”
by Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73
When you’re starting out as a writer, you get a common piece of advice: write what you know.
On a certain level, this makes sense. You’re just starting. You’re figuring out what works and what doesn’t. Keeping things familiar can make that easier. Maybe you tap into the emotions of your past, or your family experiences, or your hometown. And that’s cool – up to a point. Beyond that point, you’re actually doing yourself – and your reader a disservice. And here’s why. Continue reading “Write what you know – or not”
By Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73
Boy, there’s been a lot of drama in the writing world recently.
Last week, there was this post in The Huffington Post, which essentially asked J.K. Rowling to stop writing, adult fiction at least, to give other less successful writers a chance.
Before that, it was this interview with Isabelle Allende, in which she referred to writing a mystery as a “joke.” (Full disclosure: Allende has since apologized for her comments; since she’s not a native-English speaker, I’ll give her the benefit of the doubt.)
And none of it went down well. Continue reading “Aren’t there enough readers for all of us?”
By Mary Sutton / mary_sutton73
When a group of writers get together, one of the ways to start an energetic debate is to ask a simple question.
Are you a plotter or a pantser? Continue reading “Plotting vs. Pantsing”
by Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73
Confession time: I argue with people who aren’t there.
In fact, these people are so “not there” that they don’t even exist.
Yes, I’m talking about my characters, people who are totally a figment of my imagination.
And I am not alone. Continue reading “Arguing with Imaginary People”
By Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73
So, 2014 is two weeks old. Still a baby, but time I stop aimlessly wandering around and put some goals out there so I (and you, please) can hold myself accountable. Some people can work without going public, but I find that if I announce that I’m going to do something, I’m far more likely to do it. Now, other things may come up during the year, and if they do, I’ll adjust. That’s life. It would be foolish to plan otherwise.
That said, here are the things I know I want to accomplish this year. Continue reading “2014 Writing Goals”
by Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73
So, here we are, at the end of 2013 (well, almost). It was a banner year, for a lot of reasons. And as I promised a recap post of what I said I would do in January 2013 vs. what I had actually done as of December 2013, here it is. My 2013 writing goals Year in Review. Continue reading “The Year in Review: 2013 Goal Recap”
By Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house…
Wait a minute. I’ve still got two more days. Whew (’cause those gifts aren’t going to wrap themselves). Continue reading “Merry Christmas”
by Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73
So, brief update this week.
Well, I might be jumping the gun just a bit, but a release date has been set for Lucky Charms – December 2, 2013. That’s Cyber Monday for all you holiday shopping types (books of all types make superb gifts). The book will be available via all e-book outlets (Amazon, B&N, Apple, Kobo) and in print from CreateSpace. And, I’m sorry, but the cover is to die for (pun intended). Continue reading “NaNoWriMo and Other Stuff”
By Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73
Over the weekend, I completed what I consider to be the hardest thing I’ve ever written.
