Vivian Lee Mahoney Consider Yourself Warned: I Write Books About Rebels
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In Which I Get Productive and Throw the Green-Eyed Monster to the Curb
[tweetmeme] …in other words, I’ve started my Three Day Novel. And guess what? I’ve decided not to worry about word count, otherwise, I will never try to do this. So, forget about 60,000 words. I’m even going to forget about the 30,000 words. This is the time to just take a walk on the wild [...]
How Many Words Can You Write in a Day: The Three Day Novel Experiment
[tweetmeme] Okay, I lied. I need to write one more time before I actually start this Three Day Novel Experiment because I have a little secret. Here’s my confession. I’m a bit stressed. I mean, who do I think I am that I can write a 60,000 word draft in three days? Especially when I [...]
Plotting, Plotting, Plotting my Three Day Novel Experiment
[tweetmeme] Today is all about plotting my novel for The Three Day Novel Experiment. This time around, I’m going to use Elana Johnson’s How to Write a Synopsis post to focus on my plot outline AND my synopsis. Go on, read Elana’s post and tell me it can’t be done. I’ll wait. Okay. What do [...]
Research, It’s All in the Details: The Three Day Novel Experiment
[tweetmeme] Details are really important to me. I’ve interrupted writing sprees to research the little things, all to construct realistic scenes of places I’ve never seen, traditions I’ve never practiced, clothing and accessories I’ve never worn. Some people may think it’s a time waster, but I believe these details will help me create a believable [...]
It’s All About the Preparation: The Three Day Novel Experiment
[tweetmeme] Yay! You came back! So glad the idea of The Three Day Novel Experiment didn’t make you run for the hills. It’s an intriguing concept, isn’t it? 60,000 words in three days? All I can say is this gives me hope that perhaps I can finish a first draft quickly, rather than take FOREVER and [...]
In Which I Decide to do Something Crazy: My Three Day Novel Experiment
[tweetmeme] It’s been awhile since I last wrote. Please know I have a good excuse. It’s all for you. Actually, it’s for me, but you’ll get the benefits of living vicariously through my crazy experiment. And if you dare, you can join me in this journey… To write a novel in THREE days. What? Am [...]
Here’s to the Crazy Ones: Think Different
Yes, this is a marketing ad. It is simply genius. And yes, I love my Mac. Here’s to the crazy ones… [youtube=
Writing Inspiration: Look Fear in the Eye
Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live. – Dorothy Thompson You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do. – Eleanor Roosevelt Be not afraid of life. Believe [...]
Writing Tip: Erin Dealey and The Writer’s Rap
Have you seen this great video by Erin Dealey? © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney – All Rights Reserved. Vivian Lee MahoneyConsider yourself warned: I write books about rebels. I’m also a postergirlz for readergirlz, a literary advisory group for teens. Who knew going back [...]
Writing Inspiration: Becoming a Writer by Junot Diaz
“You see, in my view a writer is a writer not because she writes well and easily, because she has amazing talent, because everything she does is golden. In my view a writer is a writer because even when there is no hope, even when nothing you do shows any sign of promise, you keep [...]
Writing Tip: Annie Dillard and the Writing Life by Alexander Chee
You must read this incredible essay by Alexander Chee. It will change the way you look at your writing. Read the essay. Then, start writing. © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney – All Rights Reserved. Vivian Lee MahoneyConsider yourself warned: I write books about rebels. [...]
Writing Tip: Write Something Down…Anything
and you’ll find yourself writing silly nonsense like this: How many words can a writer write if the words won’t write the right way? but, at least it will get you thinking… and then writing…plotting…and creating… And isn’t that what we want? Don’t worry about getting it perfect. Write the words first. My challenge to [...]
The Summer Revision Smackdown Spotlight is, gulp, on me!
I have the honor of being in the Summer Revision Smackdown Spotlight today. I’m talking revisions at Cuppa Jolie. Ack! When I wrote the answers out yesterday, they sounded half-way decent. Now they’re posted on Jolie’s blog, and all of a sudden, I have an urge to revise. Gah! Please stop by and say hello! [Edited [...]
Five on a Friday: It’s Not About the Talent…
1. Today is the last day to enter in the Book Giveaway for a combo package of Lessons from a Dead Girl and an ARC of Jumping off Swings by Jo Knowles! Comment here on a time when you last felt carefree. I will close this down at 5pm today. 2. I started a new [...]
Writing Tips from Editors and Agents
Confused about which POV to use when writing your story? Alan Rinzler has the Best Advice out there. Taking a Chance on a Young Agent: Nathan Bransford Royalties and Books: Moonrat What’s Safe to Syndicate On-Line?: Moonrat Agents and the Slushpile: 10 Reasons They Stop Reading: Guide to Literary Agents © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama [...]
It’s All About the FINAL Revision
Summer vacation starts in a little less than 30 days. I need to focus and finish my FINAL revision so my children can have a summer worth remembering. PB has been my life for the past 1 1/2 years and it’s time to let her go. This manuscript has gone from first person to third [...]
Writing Tip: About Literary Agents
The author/agent relationship is a mystery to me. Thanks to the beauty of the Internet and generous agents who share what goes on in their agencies, I’ve found some information I wanted to share with you. If you find this helpful, let me know and I’ll continue to post agent-related links on a regular basis. [...]
Writing Inspiration with Mitali Perkins and Book Giveaway!
Get more information on Mitali right here. And if you’d like a chance to win an autographed copy of Mitali’s book, Rickshaw Girl, go over here. © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney – All Rights Reserved. Vivian Lee MahoneyConsider yourself warned: I write books about rebels. [...]
Writing Tip: A Podcast with Beth Kephart
Set aside quiet time and listen to Beth Kephart’s interview with Barbara DeMarco-Barrett. This is an absolute need-to-do, if you want to add dimension to your writing. Your manuscript will love you for it. Listen. Right here. © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney – All [...]
Writing Tip: Nathan Bransford on What Do Your Characters Want?
This is brilliant. © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney – All Rights Reserved. Vivian Lee MahoneyConsider yourself warned: I write books about rebels. I’m also a postergirlz for readergirlz, a literary advisory group for teens. Who knew going back to the teenage years would be [...]
Create Your Own Luck
I’m a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -Thomas Jefferson Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. -Seneca All of us have bad luck and good luck. The man who persists through the bad luck – who keeps right on going – is [...]
Writing Tips: Links
Scott Westerfeld’s writing advice: Hairy Fruit Cheryl Klein’s take on voice: FAQ #9 (I Think): Questions about Voice © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney – All Rights Reserved. Vivian Lee MahoneyConsider yourself warned: I write books about rebels. I’m also a postergirlz for readergirlz, a [...]
Writing Tip: Bringing Emotion to Verse with Lorie Ann Grover
Lorie Ann Grover, readergirlz diva and author of YA novels On Pointe, Hold Me Tight, and Loose Threads, is here today to share her secrets on how she brings emotion to her verse novels. Lorie Ann is quite the artist in being able to create tears and smiles in her work in verse. She chooses [...]
In Which I Embarrass Myself…
and find myself writing the first chapter of a new book. Who knew humiliation would be a good thing? © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney – All Rights Reserved. Vivian Lee MahoneyConsider yourself warned: I write books about rebels. I’m also a postergirlz for readergirlz, [...]
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