by Denise Vega | May 2, 2013 | Writer Tips & Tools
When I’ve had a few days (or more) go by without working on my book, I sometimes have trouble getting back into it. I write about this topic a lot because I always get a lot of questions about it in my classes and also because it’s always good to remind...
by Denise Vega | May 1, 2013 | Picture Books, Writer Tips & Tools
Today is Picture Book Wednesday and I wanted to explore the idea of focus. Last Saturday I had the pleasure of working with two writers and their picture books. One of the topics that came up was how to deal with a story that has multiple purposes. In your story, you...
by Denise Vega | April 30, 2013 | Writing Inspiration
Yesterday I asked some questions to help set some writing goals for you and myself. Because I’ve got a full day author visit and am also heading to Boulder this weekend to be on faculty for Big Sur in the Rockies, my writing time will be more limited this week....
by Denise Vega | April 26, 2013 | Writer Tips & Tools
Making time to write. Protecting your time. Getting motivated. These are recurring themes for writers and recurring themes for me. If you are a long time reader of my blogs, you’ll know that this theme pops every so often in different forms. Why? Because talking...
by Denise Vega | April 25, 2013 | Writer Tips & Tools
Recently I was reading a fitness magazine and one of the articles mentioned that even if you exercise, sitting for long periods of time can wreak havoc on your health, including wiping out the benefits of that run or spin class you took that morning (and affecting how...
