Monthly Archives: July 2010

The Art of Critique

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Arizela

When I was first starting out as a serious writer*, I belonged to a critique forum, a writer’s chat site, and an online writer’s workshop. I’ve gotten critiques helpful and weak, gushing and downright rude. I’ve given critiques that pretty … Continue reading →

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The work goes on

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Arizela

I’m writing again, with a big sigh of relief. Actually, I’m rewriting my second novel – it was what grabbed my creative energy and when coming off a low point I don’t quibble with the muse. I am off my … Continue reading →

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The Problem with “Write What You Know”

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Arizela

I watched a TED talk recently by a rather well-known author who has an amazing personal story. (If you don’t know what a TED talk is, look it up. You’re missing some awesome stuff.) Elif Shafak grew up as a … Continue reading →

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Oops, there it is

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Arizela

Yesterday, from late afternoon through the evening, I managed to hammer out a couple of world-building concepts for a new story. Considering that I’d been struggling for three days to try to come up with something cohesive enough to call … Continue reading →

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Wonderous Words

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Arizela

Way back when I first started writing, I used to belong to an online critique and writing group* that would hold these crazy contests a few times a year. BIAW – “Book in a Week” was my favorite. It involved … Continue reading →

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