I’m a position writer. I get into position and I write. That position is usually somewhere near the computer, with my fingers on the keyboard. If there’s a white space in front of me, I simply determine to fill it up with something. I’ve been known to set my writing goal as “Fill up 10 [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Novelists'
Writing Mindset – It Comes With Pen and Paper
August 12th, 2010 – 2 Comments
Tags: Contemplation · Novelists · Writer Rambles · Writers · motivation
So, You Want to Write a Book?
June 24th, 2009 – 1 Comment
More and more, as I meet with local writers, I get the same story. It always goes something like this… “Jan, I want to write a book. I’ve got these three chapters done, read them and tell me what you think.” “Wow, these are great. I sense a lot of emotion here. You had me [...]
Tags: Contemplation · Critique Groups · Editors · Novelists · Organized · Prepare to Publish · Purpose · Tips · Writer Rambles · for profit · motivation · novels
Interview with Penny Ehrenkranz
June 11th, 2009 – 2 Comments
Thank you Penny for coming by to visit. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading Ghost for Rent and will be publishing a Review in our Reviews list soon. I appreciate you taking time to run through this interview and give the readers a glimpse into your life. 1. Penny, what inspires you to write? Writing is [...]
Tags: Interviews · Introduction · Novelists
Penny Ehrenkranz Coming Soon
June 4th, 2009 – No Comments
Just wanted to give everyone a heads up to be watching for Penny Ehrenkranz Interview, coming soon to ACE Writers. Her books Ghost for Rent and Dragon Sight are available currently, just click on the book titles.
Tags: Interviews · Introduction · Novelists · Writers
Dianne E. Butts on Television
May 10th, 2009 – 1 Comment
Hello ACE friends, I’m pretty quiet on this list–not because I don’t like you guys, just because I’m so BUSY! But I enjoy reading your posts and clicking the links you provide. I thought you might like to know I’ve just been asked to be interviewed on Denver’s Daystar TV regarding the upcoming Colorado Christian [...]
Tags: Article Publishers · Conferences · Content Publishers · Critique Groups · Freelance · Novelists · Publicity Sites · articles · for profit · marketing · motivation
ACE Writers Presents – Time to Write
May 7th, 2009 – 1 Comment
You may have a book that is just on the verge of ready to send to the publisher, but you want to know what gets your book published, before you send it off. You know there are secrets that must be revealed somewhere… It’s right here – the secret 7 to publication. You’ll find the [...]
Tags: Contemplation · Novelists · character development · motivation
2009 Children’s Book Choice Awards
March 24th, 2009 – No Comments
The nominees for the 2009 Children’s Choice Book Awards were recently announced. I’m excited to say that books illustrated by three of JacketFlap’s members are among the nominees! Please join me in congratulating the three nominees by clicking their names
Tags: Novelists · for profit · motivation
I’m in Heaven with a Pen & Paper
March 16th, 2009 – No Comments
There are those who find their special writing place in the country, on a country lane, with no traffic around to disrupt the flow of words… I do that too. However, this morning was spectacular. I awakened to sunrise and a clear crisp Denver morning. The balcony was calling. I grabbed my robe, a thick [...]
Tags: Novelists · Tips · lessons · novels
Writer Style – Capture the Elusive Mystery
March 2nd, 2009 – No Comments
Elusive, that’s what style is to the average writer. They think they have it, they’ve considered their voice, but the mystery remains unsolved and most writers lack the sustenance to know the value of their “style.” A quality editor, however, will not only recognize style but have some basic concept of how to hold onto [...]
Tags: Branding · Critique Groups · Editors · Novelists · Prepare to Publish · novels
ACE Writers Meeting – Danielle Simone’s Inspiration
January 17th, 2009 – No Comments
Breaking tradition for a writer sometimes means allowing his voice to ramble. ACE Writers relies often on the inspiration of writers to know the analogy behind the source of writing. Critiquing an article for information exchange offers writers a means of understanding what’s most transitional in writing. When you know the dynamics, you begin to [...]
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