- 2 days ago
Don't Be A Git, Know Before You Submit
First and foremost, your WIP needs to be ready before you submit to an agent or publisher. That means, it’s no longer a WIP, but a...
- Aug 1
All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Dull Boy
Via gifer.com Does anyone remember that famous line? I lifted it from the movie, The Shining. Stanley Kubrick stole it from James...
- Jul 18
Sexy Scenes - Between the Sheets
Toying with the idea of tossing a sex scene, or two, or three in your novel, but you’re afraid to go from first base to all the way? I...
- Jul 4
Happy 4th – Cue the Fireworks
It’s Independence Day, a federal day set aside to commemorate the Declaration of Independence of the United States, July 4, 1776. The...
- Jun 20
Summer Inspiration
For those who live in the Northeast, summer is a much-anticipated season. Sun streams through the windows bathing us in its light and...
- Jun 6
Top Ten Tips from Published Authors
When I launched the Wordy Tips & Tidings website in November 2021, it was important to me to incorporate an Author Spotlight feature. I...
- May 27
A Letter to My Past Self
Dear Wannabe Novelist, Congrats, you finally found your passion. Way to go, lady! When you were younger your jam was poetry, short...
- May 20
Debut Novels and Whack-A-Mole
The first book you write is usually not the one that will see its day in print, as a debut novel, unless you self-publish. That’s just...
- May 13
My Blog Is My Bestie
It seems like blogs are a dime a dozen these days. The Internet is inundated with them. It’s like the idea of blogging exploded over the...
- May 6
Mindfulness and Manifestation
Get your mindfulness on! It’s easier than you think. Mindfulness is a powerful and purposeful practice. It’s a mental state anyone can...
- Apr 29
High-Octane Descriptions
We all have childhood and adult moments that contain rich and vivid backdrops. Memories, both remarkable, and what we may deem as...
- Apr 22
Keep Watering Your Seeds
The life of a writer isn’t fun and games 24/7. The dream of becoming a published author is a daunting thingamajig that takes knowledge,...
- Apr 15
Inspired Action
Take one intentional breath followed by several intentional deeper breaths to clear your mind and gain fresh perspective in the present...
- Apr 8
Support Person Wanted
If you’re single keep reading anyway because one day you may be in a relationship and the time you devote to your WIP may become a sore...
- Apr 1
Breaking News!
Hello my darlings. I have some important and happy news to share. I can’t believe this is happening. I’m pinching myself. I’ve been...
- Mar 25
Spring Fever
Spring, that beautiful time between winter and summer. Days get longer, the air loses its winter chill, temps get warmer, flowers bloom,...
- Mar 17
Limerick Shenanigans
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In honor of the holiday, I give you Wordy Tips & Tidings' Friday blog post about limericks, a day early. Top of...
- Mar 11
Resurrect the Oldies
Don’t allow any of your prose, dialogue, descriptions, story ideas, characters, plot twists, or special words and jargon go to waste....
- Mar 4
My Writing Bag of Tricks
Writers have all sorts of strategies to keep them inspired, motivated, and on point. My arsenal of creative writing aids grew out of a...
- Feb 25
Squeezing in Time to Write
It’s your dream to become an author, to write a kickass book others will love, to enjoy the accolades of your accomplishment. Between...
