by Kristie Cook | Jan 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Last week, I gave a detailed account of the first half of my revisions process – the fun and creative but sometimes arduous task of making sure the actual story is just right. Plot and character development must be nailed down before I waste time on anything...
by Kristie Cook | Dec 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
I hope you had a beautiful and heart-warming Christmas weekend. I love this in-between week of little work and lots of playing with friends and family. This year is especially fun because we’re actually going somewhere. Woohoo!!!Since I’m swamped with...
by Kristie Cook | Dec 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
Mention the word “revisions” around a group of writers, and you’ll get a mixed chorus of “ugh!” and “squee!” It’s true – some writers hate revisions while others love them. Those who hate them say they prefer the...
by Kristie Cook | Dec 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
National Novel Writing Month (November) has ended and now there are people all over the world asking, “Now what? I wrote a whole book. What do I do next?”Well, first, CELEBRATE!!! Finishing a book is a huge accomplishment. The saying goes that everyone has...
by Kristie Cook | Nov 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
This week, in preparation for Thanksgiving tomorrow, I’ve been sharing something each day that I’m thankful for. Today, I want to give thanks for my gift as a writer. It’s difficult for me to say “talent” or even “ability,”...
