Mini Conference from CNYRW

This weekend, Christine and I took the bull by the horns and went to the Mini Con. in Syracuse. The Speaker was C.J. Lyons, she gave a great workshop. She worked both sides of our brain and kept us stimulated with tons of chocolate. The wonderful part of the entire day was the many light bulb moments, not only did I understand my own work, but I was able to take it to the next level. She explained in great detail the 3 Act structure of plotting and how to utilize it with Character Development. That plotting was for everyone at different stages of the process. I started out as a Pantser, and struggled with plotting. Now I see, if I want to fly at the seat of my pants then revise with a plot structure than my work could be structured. I took away so much from this weekends workshop, now I want to write, write, write. Kudos to C.J. Lyons for giving a great presentation and to CNYRW for throwing a great workshop.

Come Blog With Me

This week I am blogging at www.MurderX5.blogspot.com, a writers blog created by five Wings ePress authors who write romantic suspense/mystery, straight mystery/suspense, in a combination of genres.
It's been an interesting experience to say the least. Each day I will "offer" a different posting, including Write What You Know [March 9], Research, Create Memorable Characters, an Interview with a memorable heroine, and an excerpt from Try Just Once More.

This experience has taught me to be more careful with whom I share my true opinions. I'm also learning that some reviewers might have a hidden agenda [who knew?], and might say very positive things in the body of the review but then give a medium/ho-hum score.
I know in this game we call writing, as an author we'll never please everyone, but honesty and integrity go a long way with me.

I hope you'll be able to stop by one day this week [or more] and check this blog site out.
Peace,
Kat

Discipline

At the meeting on Sat. I brought up discipline. I am pretty much sorely lacking. BUT I have gotten a few scenes written this week. However, this is my typical morning.
Open email.
Check email.
Open facebook.
Surf facebook, change status, send a message or two etc.
Play mousehunt.
Open word, start writing. Write a scene. Do research in Yahoo. See interesting article in Yahoo and read it.
Back to writing.
Mousehunt.
Facebook.
Email.
Writing.
Etc. etc.
This is why I need my laptop back. Nah...I have internet there too. This is why I need discipline. Ugh.

So okay. A better way.

Good morning...check email. Answer back if important.
Open Word and start writing. Keep writing for at least an hour.
Then check facebook??? NO.
Keep writing for another hour. Stop only to take care of important bodily functions. (That probably shouldn't include eating chocolate.) But I do need bfast and lunch.
After writing for at least two hours...then I can reward myself with facebook or chocolate.
Or both.
Okay...back to writing.

Thanks for a great meeting

We have 6 potential new members!!!!!
Wahoo. We rock.
today's meeting was terrific.
Thanks to you all for making it so much fun.
Now . . . on to adding the Winer's Challenge to this blog site!!!
Kat

To Conference[s] We Will Go!!

It is that time of year when spring blossoms brave the last of winter's wrath and conference chairs contemplate suicide.
I will be presenting at New England's Let Your Imagination Take Flight, on sex offenders. Always a good topic for those of us who have worked the trenches battling misogyny.
And, in May I'll go to Maine for their annual retreat. I will present a program on Friday night, topic TBA at this point, and take pitches on Saturday. At the close of the conference, I hope we do what we did last year and dine on fresh sea food. Yummo!!
The babies are calling, I have to go.
Peace

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Hi LCRW bloggers -

I created an avatar and added it to my profile, but I'm not showing up as a 'follower' of LCRW. How come?

Sandy

LCRW is blogging!!

We're blogging! We're really, really blogging!! I'm so glad this chapter has finally moved into the 21st century!

Hello LCRW,

Here's something for you to do. Post a comment and let us all know what your favorite writing oriented blog is. The one that is most helpful, informative, funny etc.
Here's one I've enjoyed in the past.

http://bookendslitagency.blogspot.com/

I've often thought of submitting to them. Maybe I still will someday.

Good writing!
Christine

Hi all LCRW folks --

I made it; I got on this thing! I want to create an avatar like yours, Nic. Is there a site where I can do this or what?

How do people keep up with all the blogs they follow? If I don't get off, I'll never get back to editing my BOOK.

Sandy

A challange to all LCRW members

After months of saying "we've really got to do something with the blog" I finally got my ample posterior in gear and asked for help to get signed on. As soon as that was completed, I put on my first President's message.
Whoa, fellow LCRW members, that's the only message to date!!!
No comments, no questions.

My challenge is this: for every member who contributes to the blog during the month of February, their name will go into a hat. The name will be drawn at the February meeting; the prize is one dozen votive candles. Hey--your room will smell great!!!

Peace,
Kat