Tag Archives: writing longhand

Secrets Readers Don’t Know about Authors

Posted on October 2, 2016 by terriponce

A lot goes on behind the scenes in getting a book published. Stuff that readers don’t know and probably don’t need to know. Because, let’s face it, all a reader cares about is a story that takes them out of … Continue reading →

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When Your Editor Says Your Book Sucks (part 2) — the real eye opener

Posted on February 6, 2014 by terriponce

Last week I talked about how my beta reader/editor pretty much said my latest book sucked. Since then, I was inundated (INUNDATED!) with commiserations, kind advice, and loads of requests for an update on what’s happened since. So here’s the … Continue reading →

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When Your Beta Reader/Editor Says Your Book Sucks (aka, lessons learned)

Posted on February 1, 2014 by terriponce

I sent my third book (not the third book I’ve ever written, but the third book I’m looking to publish) to my best friend and beta reader about two weeks ago. Last week, she asked me, “How brutal can I … Continue reading →

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Does Writing on a Computer Kill Creativity?

Posted on September 25, 2013 by terriponce

I admit that I’m at a bit of a crossroads when it comes to my fiction writing. I LOVE writing and can’t imagine a life without it. But it’s been feeling more cumbersome over the past year or so — … Continue reading →

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