writing

Abandon Isn't My Favorite Word, Either

Chronic Complainer — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:37:38 -0400

Like fellow blogger, Family Fun & Faith, I have never cared for the word, abandon. In my mind, it always conjured up only negative visions. read more »

Yahoo Groups

kimsmith — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:40:29 -0400

There are a wide variety of social groups online to be a member of. I am a member of probably all of them. So why did I create a yahoogroup?

Because next week, I will be teaching a workshop during the Muse Online Writer's Conference and it is called WRITE THAT COZY! and I wanted my attendees to have a place where they could go and chat about cozies if they so desired. read more »

Publication is a first step, but ultimately, it's not enough

Trick Falls — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:29:37 -0400

"To write a breakout novel is to run free of the pack. It is to delve deeper, think harder, and commit to creating characters and plot that surpass one's previous accomplishments. It is to say 'no' to merely being good enough to be published" --Donald Maass in Writing the Breakout Novel read more »

Guest blogging

kimsmith — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:20:30 -0400

I am over at Ron Adams' blog --http://www.ronaldwadams.blogspot.com -- today gabbing about what's going on in my life. I think I mostly forgot to include my links on his post but they are all over the net if you want to find me. I am available to write for your blog if you want someone to hijack it for a day and get a little traffic without having to strike many keys. read more »

Guest blogging

kimsmith — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:39:13 -0400

I will be the guest blogger over at Pat Bertram's blog tomorrow, September 4, 2008. Come on over and say hello and make a comment -- you never know what will transpire! I have penned an article about critiquing so if this is your flavor of the week, be it good or bad, this is the place to be tomorrow!

the address is : read more »

Where you can find me in September

kimsmith — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:22:53 -0400

I know it seems like yesterday when we were all writing down what our New year's resolutions would be. How have you done? I opted to read 52 books this year and I am way behind. I don't know what happened! I was going along really well, and then sumer hit. Maybe that is it? Maybe summer was the killer? I don't know but here we are in September and I am mostly stuck in the first third of my list. read more »

Writing life stuff

kimsmith — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:13:36 -0400

Have you ever wanted to write your life story? Ever wondered how to do this feat and have some success at getting it published? The first thing I always ask is, who wants to read about me? What is there about my life story that is special? read more »

Short stories online and free for you

kimsmith — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:35:26 -0400

In a bold move to garner attention for my writing ability in advance of my book's release sometime this year, I have been busily writing and submitting short stories. I have been so blessed by the writing community and with so many acceptances, I feel so honored by each one. read more »

Changing stuff

kimsmith — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:59:07 -0400

Okay. You ladies out there will identify with me on this one. Sometimes we just have to change the look of things. We change our hairstyles, our waistlines go out and in, and we update the closet, on regular intervals.

Well, I have done likewise over at my blog at http://www.mkimsmith.com/blog because the other one was just not moving me anymore. read more »

Novel ideas

kimsmith — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:59:43 -0400

Over on the murderby4 blog, Karen Dionne is talking about book tours and how we can be more effective, and help others out at the same time. For those who do not know Karen, she *is* Backspace. read more »