Tag: Writing

Ghostwriters on the Storm by Laurie Boris

Author and Ghostwriter Laurie Boris

When I tell people I ghostwrite, I usually get the same two questions.

First: “What are you working on?” To which I respond, “I’d tell you, but then I’d have to kill you.”

Second: “Don’t you want credit for your work?”

Not especially. I’m getting paid to do something I love. It keeps me in organic produce, which makes me happy. If I do a good job, I might be hired again, so I can buy more organic produce, which will make me happier. Besides, the writing I do under my own name give me gratification and portfolio to spare.

So what makes a good ghostwriter? Continue reading “Ghostwriters on the Storm by Laurie Boris”

Why I Write, by Linda Rae Blair

I remember the first time I was asked that question. It was during an interview and I thought to myself…now that’s a silly question! Looking back on it now, I don’t think so.

When I approached retirement, I thought how lovely it would be to paint landscapes, practice the piano, garden–I even bought a sewing machine so I could be creative that way, as I had been when I was a young mother. Then it happened! That simple statement from a friend that brought my whole idea of retirement crashing down around me.

If you’ve read “Where is Harry?”, my first novel and part 1 of my Chicago Trilogy, “Intersections: Love, Betrayal, Murder”, you know some of this already. Here’s the whole story! Continue reading “Why I Write, by Linda Rae Blair”

Week 6 Writing Exercise Winner

Today we’re pleased to announce the winner of the sixth weekly Writing Exercise competition at Indies Unlimited.

The winning entry is rewarded with a special feature here today (which is so cool, words can’t even describe it), and a place in our collection of winners which will be published as an e-book at year end.

The 9 entrants received a total of 85 votes. With 64% of those, the winner is: Contestant #8– Bob Lock.

Congratulations to Bob, and thanks to everyone who participated – excellent entries! Now, without further ado, (release doves) here’s the winning entry: Continue reading “Week 6 Writing Exercise Winner”

Ed’s Casual Friday: The Sims 2, My Writer’s Kryptonite

Ed's SimWe’ve all got it. A particular something that from time to time saps our diligence and determination away, so that it’s Thursday when we get back to the chapter we meant to finish last weekend. Or, for that matter, get back to that blog post. Ahem. Whatever that thing you put your writing aside to do, that’s your Writer’s Kryptonite.

Not all Kryptonites are created equal, of course. Some are all for the good, like say spending quality time with family and friends. Others, like spreading coke-fueled mayhem on the streets of Las Vegas, less so. (By which I of course mean “Coca Cola” and “Las Vegas, New Mexico.” Nice little town.) Mine, however does precious little for me. Continue reading “Ed’s Casual Friday: The Sims 2, My Writer’s Kryptonite”