Category Archives: womens literature

Editing the Speedy Way

Posted by Joanne Huspek

This weekend’s editing was frustrating, among other things. But Tuesday afternoon I came home and went back at it. Whoa! So much easier that day (why, don’t ask me), and I managed to eliminate another couple thousand worthless words (sorry, … Continue reading →

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Let’s Clear The Air: Editing is a Bitch

Posted by Joanne Huspek

My New Year writing resolution would be going quite swimmingly, except for the fact that I’m editing (for the seventh time) Finding Cadence. I signed up for a mentor’s class at Savvy Author, and received the final edit back mid-December. … Continue reading →

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Nothing Could Be More Perfect Than This Stolen Post

Posted by Joanne Huspek

This lovely missive was in my email inbox today, from Michael Larsen of the San Francisco Writers Conference. The sentiments expressed are perfect not only for writers, but for anyone who wishes to live a more perfect life. Thank you, … Continue reading →

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Regrets and Resolutions: A Writer’s End of Year

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I honestly don’t understand how some published authors are so prolific. Especially mind boggling are those who have small children, businesses or day jobs, health problems, and the like. My life (especially the last few months) is at times so … Continue reading →

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Post NaNo, Post Problems

Posted by Joanne Huspek

This will be a very brief post, because I still have a chapter of Finding Cadence that I’m wrestling with. I really want to finish TODAY. More on that later. When I’m finished. *grin* I’m happy to announce that I … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Brief Tip #4 – Carry a Notebook

Posted by Joanne Huspek

We’re heading into the final stretch for NaNoWriMo 2012, so if you haven’t made it to the 50K mark yet, you only have a mere 24 hours or so to get cracking. Still, this is a good tip, and if … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Brief Tip #3: It’s Not a Race Against Others!

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Sorry for the week of absence, but my father doesn’t turn 80 every day. I had to go to Colorado to celebrate. Back to NaNoWriMo: It’s been a wild NaNo this month. The first time I tried (in 2007 I … Continue reading →

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