by valeriedavisson | Jul 14, 2016 | Writer's Life, Writing Process
DO I NEED AN EDITOR? Good question. Short answer? It depends. Are you self-publishing or looking for an agent? How much help does your manuscript need? (There are many levels of editing-each with different costs) Before you even think about hiring an editor, do what...
by valeriedavisson | Jul 3, 2016 | Writer's Life, Writing Process
LET YOUR MIND OUT TO PLAY by adding some non-fiction to the mix. Don’t get stuck reading only your genre. You will be surprised how getting away from your computer for a few hours or days, letting your brain climb around the jungle gym of new ideas will freshen...
by valeriedavisson | Jun 23, 2016 | Writer's Life, Writing Process
Cram-packed Writers Page session last night – explored Creating Characters, Memoir, Plot, and Non-Fiction structures, and got started on Dialogue – FUN! Discussions were intelligent, lively, and participants covered all ages and genres – from young...
by valeriedavisson | Jun 18, 2016 | Events, Writer's Life, Writing Process
JOIN US AT THE NEXT ‘THE WRITE PAGE’ writers workshop at the Katie Wheeler Library in Tustin, CA, July 13th, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM. Including both Fiction and Non-Fiction writers, this month’s topics include writing Dialogue and Creating...
by valeriedavisson | Jun 5, 2016 | Writer's Life, Writing Process
CONDITIONS ON THE GROUND are perfect. My husband and son took off on a short road trip this week, so I have the place to myself this morning. Perfect day to get in some uninterrupted writing time on the third book in my Logan McKenna series. The Logan Light is On! I...
by valeriedavisson | May 21, 2016 | Writer's Life, Writing Process
Most writers have Day Jobs, and I am no exception. I will retire next year, with 21 years of teaching under my belt, and although I’m looking forward to having the time to write full-time, I have not lost my passion for teaching. Being around 12-year olds...
A self-admitted book addict, Valerie was the kid with the flashlight under her pillow. A life of travel with exposure to many different cultures led to a pervasive interest in people, with degrees & teaching credentials in Cultural Anthropology & English.