Hampton Roads Writers – We Just Want to Write
By Heather Floyd on Jan 11, 2010 in fiction writing, writing | 16 Comments
If we liken our status as writers to football, then I have just suited up. Somewhat of a college player, I have been out of the game for a while, only recently drafted in by Coach Cindy. I’ve taken a few good runs at the sleigh but now I am ready for the real thing. [...]
By Cynthia Spurr on Dec 31, 2009 in fiction writing | 71 Comments
“What are you waiting for?” I have heard this question asked several times over the last year. Image by tim caynes via Flickr I have heard it while reading The Secret and The Attractor Factor. I have heard it on the radio as they advertise computer training. And now, yet again today I have heard [...]
By Cynthia Spurr on Nov 24, 2009 in fiction writing | 63 Comments
I had a member of our writing group ask me recently how much and how often I wrote. My reply was short and sweet: Not enough. Why? Well I have a ton of good excuses. Where should I start? This year has been one of the worst. Every time I look up there’s another fire [...]
By Cynthia Spurr on Nov 3, 2009 in fiction writing, motivation, national novel writing month | 3 Comments
It’s started. Can you believe that November is already here? Well it is and as much as I am as surprised as anyone, it has started. No it did not come in with a bang. It has not shaken the ground on which I stand, and although I had hoped to be gung-ho, excited, longing [...]
By Cynthia Spurr on Oct 9, 2009 in critiqing, fiction writing | 89 Comments
Time. It’s a funny thing isn’t it? Time travel has always fascinated me. Getting a second chance, taking advantage of a missed opportunity, fixing the wrongs in the world before they happen. I guess I wouldn’t have to fix things or feel behind if I could just learn how to schedule my life. I have [...]
