Monthly Archives: April 2012

Forget the Block I am plagued by Writer’s Doubt

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

My muse guides me through everything I write. She whispers in my ear. She tells me all about the characters. She plays out the scenes for me in my mind as if watching a film of them unfolding in front … Continue reading →

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Lucky Sevens Sneak Preview

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

I have been tagged by a few twitter and blogging buddies to play a little game. The rules are as follows: 1. Go to your work in progress. 2. Find page 77. 3. Go to the 7th line . 4. Copy … Continue reading →

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The Dialogue Tag Debate

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

I am still editing the novel and of course part of that includes looking at the dialogue. When I write my first draft, I do not tend to put in many dialogue tags. I get in the writing flow and … Continue reading →

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Overuse of That

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

I have been busy the past couple of weeks editing my most recent novel. Every other form of reading and writing has been put on hold. It is not an enjoyable task for me and therefore I find I have … Continue reading →

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