by Stephanie Morrill | Aug 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
Today I’m diving into the first draft that’s been closed for six weeks. I’m part nervous, part excited.I’m wondering, what are you guys working on and where in the writing process are you? Final polish? First draft? Still just an idea?Have a...
by Stephanie Morrill | Aug 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
Sunday night, my husband I overcame the lousy title and went to see Cowboys and Aliens. An excellent decision on our part.When we talked about titles last week, at some point I told you that a title helps clarify “what it is.” I stand by that principle...
by Stephanie Morrill | Aug 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
Last round, instead of doing our typical “100 word” contest, we did an elevator pitch/one-liner contest. What a tremendous display of creativity and talent! Below are the winners and some of their entries:First PlaceTonya LaCourse”A shy college co-Ed...
by Stephanie Morrill | Aug 1, 2011 | Uncategorized
This round’s writing prompt is:They say I’m innocent, but I know better.As always, the prompt sentence should be read as the opening line of a novel. Your job is to write the next 100 words like you’re writing the opening paragraph. Which means your...
by Stephanie Morrill | Jul 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
Ugh.When I saw what I’d scheduled to talk about today, I had a brief, inner-toddler moment of “Don’t wanna!”That’s because titles are hard. And even if you work your butt (or your “boom-boom” as my 3-year-old inexplicably...
