“The desire to write grows with writing.” – Desiderius Erasmus The best cure for writer’s block is simply to write more. If you feel uninspired, make yourself write something, anything, and soon you will be inspired and overflowing with new ideas. Continue reading Quote of the Week–March 10th
“I am in the mood for a good story. Of course, I am always in the mood for a good story.” – Theodore Roosevelt Continue reading Quote of the Week–March 3rd
February is Valentine’s Day month, and so a book with a little romance in it is an appropriate choice for this month’s Reading and Refreshments. We chose Louisa May Alcott’s An Old-Fashioned Girl, a heartwarming tale of a sweet, unspoiled country girl, Polly Milton, who comes to visit her friends in the city, bringing sunshine into their wealthy but dull lives. There was so … Continue reading An Old-Fashioned Girl
“If you create a believable character and you place it into a situation, events will develop naturally of their own accord.” – Michael Bond Once you get a character set, he or she can end up shaping the plot for you. Continue reading Quote of the Week–February 24th
Welcome to the third installment of Cate’s serial Once Upon a Time! If you missed the previous ones, click here to find them. Enjoy! The Ambush By Cate McDermott “What’s the matter, Alyssa?” Princess Esther’s maid quickly turned away from the carriage window, forcing a smile. “Nothing, I was just wondering whether we weren’t going a little too fast down this hill,” she replied, casting another … Continue reading Once Upon A Time: Episode Three
The Sibling Writery 