Once upon a time I had a story idea that was set in San Francisco in the 1850s, and it involved a Chinese girl. Knowing little about the Chinese culture in this decade and how it translated to the New World, I spent a considerable amount of time hopping from one topic [...]
I’ve recently noticed a common thread in the blog circles I run with: people, especially women, are eager to fulfill their destiny. Many of us hold a job that we’ve enjoyed over the years but it doesn’t satiate the desire and longing for something more that’s been bubbling up to the surface. [...]
On what was to be the day of our big reveal, we experienced formatting issues that made it impossible for us to continue using our chosen new template for this site. Over the next few days, we’ll reselect a template and make the necessary adjustments so please bear with us.
In [...]
Hi kids, time for another writing prompt!
Please write a 400 word or less story or poem based on the picture below. Post it in comments or leave the link so we can find it.
I do hope I don’t post the same photo twice…
Have fun!
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Myths Dispelled
Jacquie Rogers
Texty Ladies Columnist
Copyright © 2009 Jacquie Rogers
If you’re writing western historical romance, are you swayed by the myths promulgated by the movie business in the early 20th Century? I ask because many readers are convinced those myths are true.
Question: should you write the myth? or [...]
Odd Thomas by Dean R. Koontz
“Koontz’s most likable creation.” — New York Times
Odd Hours is the most recent book in a four book series starring a young man named Odd Thomas whohas the ability to see the dead as well as having prophetic dreams. Odd Thomas is [...]
Instead of an article on the craft of writing, today’s Magical Monday welcomes Justin Saragueta–musician/singer, songwriter, poet, and novelist. He’s better known as gueta and that’s the name of the CD he’ll be releasing in a couple weeks.
I’m a Gueta fan through and [...]
So there are only so many original ideas and ways to tell those stories. That’s a pretty depressing thought. Why then do we write if we are only reiterating the same old love story.
Because we have to. I mean, I do. I can’t NOT write. It’s in me. I’m always writing something; a poem, a [...]
Imagine feeling anxious all day about what you are going to do and what you are supposed to say. Now, imagine having a place where you could go, a sanctuary, if you will, where your anxieties and fears melt away. Participating in an activity is a must in this sanctuary, and once you get started, [...]
Hello everyone! Today I’ll be talking about book trailers; specifically, how to make them. They’re great promotional tools, fun to create, and relatively simple. I’ll take you through my process step by step. I know there are different ways of creating them and different programs to us, but I’ll stick with what I know [...]
We are currently on hiatus. Life has been crazy for all of us and we’re needed elsewhere for a time. We hope to return soon, and when we do, we’d like to have a new look, daily articles and maybe even fresh blood!
You can still find us at our personal blogs and we hope you’ll [...]
Well, do you? Podcast, that is.
I do. It’s Rowena Cherry’s fault. And some blame can be placed on Lillian Cauldwell, too. You’ll see why in a while.
We at Texty Ladies write books, poetry, music. We sculpt, paint, craft. TL is a gathering place for people who combine [...]
Authors and Social Networks: A Love/Hate Relationship
by Jacquie Rogers
Once upon a time, a writer would grab a quill with her ink-stained fingers and proceed to scratch out the latest adventure to thrill her readers. She lived in her head, maybe acted out a scene or two. The stacks in the library gaver [...]
No doubt about it, publishing is changing and lots of authors are scratching their heads, wondering what to do next. In light of this, I asked some readers what they’d like to see happening for 2010 in the reading world. Here’s the list, dutifully checked twice:
Better and cheaper ebook readers. Please, please, please. [...]
Hi everyone. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
I wanted to let you all know that I’ve been absent lately because once again, my little girl got sick and was admitted to the hospital, on the day after Thanksgiving. We just got home day before yesterday after a second long stay in the ICU.
I’ll [...]
by Jacquie Rogers
Copyright © 2009 Jacquie Rogers
What Makes a Compelling Story?
Many say it’s all about character. Others opine that pacing is what draws us in, that the quicker we want to turn the page, the more compelling a story is. And then there are those who point out that if [...]
I usually talk about writing in this column, but since it’s the US Thanksgiving week, and since we’re all in this writing gig together, I asked Rowena Cherry if I could reprint an article she wrote for 1st Turning Point. She graciously agreed.
The reason this article strikes home is because [...]
Welcome to Poetry Play Thursday!
Today’s poetry prompt is a photo. I hope it will inspire you to write. If it does, I hope you’ll share you poem, or a link to it, here in our comments. We’d love to read what you’ve written! Have fun!
Train Tracks by Peter Griffin
Wishcasting Wednesday is a weekly exercise in exploring your dreams and supporting the dreams of others. It is hosted by the beautiful and inspirational Jamie Ridler of Jamie Ridler Studios, who posts a weekly question and explains:
You can be a maker of magic and a tender of wishes. It’s easy. Answer the [...]
I’ve been in the hospital with my daughter, Amber, for the last week. We’re finally home, thank goodness!
She had pneumonia and was on oxygen in the ICU for a few days, until finally being moved to a regular room and then home. Of course I stayed with her the entire time, and we’re both really [...]
