by Amber Argyle | May 11, 2009 | On Writing
Let’s face it. Wandering readers pick up a book based on two things:1. Cover2. TitleAs writers, we have little control over the cover art. What we do control is a title that will catch a reader’s attention. It’s like fishing. We need to have shiny,...
by Amber Argyle | May 9, 2009 | On Writing
It’s a question I’ve been asking myself a lot lately. For me, writing is like taking a shower or eating. If I don’t do it every day, things stink and I get cranky. But finding the time with 3 kids (7, 3.5, and 2 months), clearing, my jewelry...
by Amber Argyle | May 4, 2009 | On Writing
Okay, you wimps. Only Lady Glamis, Becky, and B J Keltz had the guts to really chime in. JK ;)Glamis said a story is overcoming conflict. Becky agreed with her. Beautiful, precise, and accurate.B J Keltz also said it needed an awakening or a change in...
by Amber Argyle | May 1, 2009 | On Writing
It’s a question we all need to answer in order to write at the highest level.So I’m asking you to really think about it and give me your answer. Try to keep it short–a synopsis of sorts. After you’ve all had a chance to chime in, I’ll...
by Amber Argyle | Apr 29, 2009 | On Writing
Anita Stansfield spoke at the American Fork Arts Council WC (that’s a mouthful. We’ll call it the AFAC from now on–can you hear the Aflac duck’s lawyers calling me?). If you’ve never heard of Anita, she writes LDS/Christian books....
by Amber Argyle | Apr 26, 2009 | On Writing
Wow. Seriously, writer’s conference food has always lacked something. Sometimes I’ve felt like I’ve been eating rabbit food (I understand if you’re a vegetarian. Heck, I applaude you. I however, am not. It comes from growing up on a cattle...
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