Add Spice to Your Writing

April 28, 2019May 13, 2021 / Sheila McIntrye Good, Author / 4 Comments

It’s been a while since I walked across the fields of the Cow Pasture. Words have alluded me. Some days it has been like sitting at the keyboard and forgetting how to spell. Other times words run through my mind at warp speed at the turn of events in my life – not words I should repeat here. Although laced with emotions, they are lazy words, meant only for my catharsis.

We rarely get the results we want when we spew words into the universe because it feels good or is quick and easy. Like a recipe without flavor, it’s lazy and boring.

Words are the spice of our stories. Write with purpose and choose words that bring your story to life and leaves the reader with a lingering taste for more.

Check out this article by Jerry Jenkins, 249 Strong Verbs That’ll Spice Up Your Writing and spice up your writing.

Free Writing Summit

February 17, 2019February 17, 2019 / Sheila McIntrye Good, Author / Leave a comment

I’ve always wanted to attend a writing conference, retreat, or classes. Unfortunately, I could never quite manage the time away or the expense. Well, here’s a chance we can all “buy” into from the comfort of our homes and best of all – it’s FREE.

The second annual 2019 Women in Publishing Summit, sponsored by Thinkific and hosted by Alexa Bigwarfe. Live events will be broadcast on the Women in Publishing Summit Facebook page. The summit begins March 4 – 8, 2019 – tickets are Free.

On the agenda, The Value of Highly Contentious Topics in Fiction and how these hot topics sell books. Additional topics covered include:

Day 1: The Big picture of Your Book.
Day 2: Your Path to Publishing and Mindset.
Day 3: Production, Distribution, Legal, Editing, Design, Taxes, Copyright, and so on.
Day 4: Book launch Strategies and Marketing
Day 5: Tools and Resources for Writing, Publishing, and Marketing Your Book.

Check out all the participating speakers and register here.

I’d love to hear your comments. Talk to me. Tell me your story. I’m all ears and look for me on Facebook Page att SheilaMcIntyreGood, Pinterest, Bloglovin, Twitter@sheilamgood, Contently, and Instagram. You can follow my reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.

Words Worth Repeating

February 1, 2019January 31, 2019 / Sheila McIntrye Good, Author / 7 Comments

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I read an article today that, given this new reality I find myself wading through, really resonated with me. The article, posted on Medium and written by James Ardis is worth taking the time to read and give it some thought to. Never Sacrifice Your Happiness for Writing.

If you’re anything like me – a type A personality – you want to be the best at whatever you’re attempting to achieve. When I began writing it was no different. Some weeks I devoted a lot of time and energy and sacrificed time with family and friends; far more than I should have. Now, given my current situation, I find myself asking – Was it worth it? Or was it an indulgent waste of time?

Yes, I accomplished some goals. I published a small short story collection, that didn’t burn up Amazon and I completed a novel. The novel remains on the shelf for now, but publishing it is still in my sights.

Whatever circumstances may come into our lives, it’s worth taking time to examine the priorities in that rule our life. Writing may be one of the priorities we want to hold onto, but just maybe it shouldn’t take first place.

We have so little time. When it is gone it’s gone. And, it’s important to ask – How do I want to be remembered? Always at the keyboard? Or, remembered as someone loved by many, who lived for every moment?

“But the truth of the matter is: you can create amazing work and protect your emotional well-being at the same time.” James Ardis Click to Tweet

I hope you enjoy the article and drop James a line. Here’s to writing and living to the fullest.

I’d love to hear your comments. Talk to me. Tell me your story. I’m all ears and look for me on Facebook Page at SheilaMcIntyreGood, Pinterest, Bloglovin, Twitter@sheilamgood, Contently, and Instagram. You can follow my reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.

Dialogue Stories Worth Sharing

December 14, 2018December 14, 2018 / Sheila McIntrye Good, Author / 4 Comments

Another from the files.

In keeping with the theme of dialogue (if you read my last post, today’s stories to share are the winners of the Annual Dialogue Story Contest offered by Bartleby Snopes.

Unfortunately, Bartleby Snopes closed their doors (so to speak) in 2016. But, you can still find the winning stories and many others in their online edition, available here. Without further ado: Here are the Winners of the Annual Dialogue Story Contest.