Category Archives: editing

When “I Can Do That” Meets Cold, Hard Reality

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I might be a writer, but I spent a good portion of last week at the Ann Arbor Art Fair, in the Michigan Silversmith Guild booth. Why? Well, in addition to creating worlds in my head, I also enjoy making … Continue reading →

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Using Pinterest In Your Writing

Posted by Joanne Huspek

It is honestly too hot and uncomfortable to do any “serious” writing, so I’m filling the void with fun. Writers, especially lazy ones like me, need all the help they can get. Believe me, I’m a huge fan of tools … Continue reading →

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Writing: Why It’s So Important Not to Throw Anything Away

Posted by Joanne Huspek

After four years of picking and playing, I finally finished off Acorns and Oaks, my YA romantic adventure. (Kinda. Sorta. There’s a young adult, there’s an adventure. There’s even a cute Michigan boy, so I’m calling it a YA romantic … Continue reading →

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Another One Bites the Dust, and Young Adults

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Yesterday afternoon, I penned yet another “The End” to pages and pages of manuscript. In celebration, I looked up a great tune…and made myself a margarita. Here’s the video, sorry, but I did not take a photo of the margarita. … Continue reading →

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My Current WIP is a Crazy Quilt

Posted by Joanne Huspek

The past few days have been crazy! Nuts! Actually, the past few months have been brutal, but I’m trying to concentrate on recent history. As a result of the chaos, my writing schedule and modus operandi for finding time to … Continue reading →

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Really Bad Good Excuses To Use For Why Not To Write

Posted by Joanne Huspek

As we all know, I’m a very lazy writer. VERY. LAZY. I also have adult ADD (self-diagnosed) because I find it difficult to keep focused on one thing at a time. A dozen balls, I can juggle, one? meh… not … Continue reading →

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Some Covers to Consider

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Now that I’m winding down on the edit, it’s time to look at cover designs. I participated in Indies Unite for Joshua (a great cause, by the way, check it out) and bid on a cover designer, and that’s how … Continue reading →

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