by Denise Vega | October 24, 2012 | Writing Inspiration
Since most of my blogs about writing have focused on novels, I decided I wanted to start dedicating one day a week to picture books, especially because I continue to work hard to get better at writing them and this way I can work on techniques and ideas and hopefully...
by Denise Vega | October 23, 2012 | Writing Inspiration
Yesterday the prompt was to to finish a scene to show a character’s reaction. Here are my results: The man came around the corner, nearly bumping into Sheridan. Without so much as a glance in her direction, he strode on. Now she had proof. She was invisible. And...
by Denise Vega | October 19, 2012 | Writing Inspiration
We’re in Los Angeles today to visit our son and experience Trojan Family Weekend. MUSIC – The Billboard Mexican Music Awards As we made our way to USC in the afternoon, some streets were blocked off because the Billboard Mexican Music Awards were going on...
by Denise Vega | October 18, 2012 | Writer Tips & Tools
I belong to 2 1/2 critique groups. I know–crazy, but not really. Group #1 is an in-person group that meets once a month. I’ve been in that group for over 10 years. This is the group that helps shape my novels. Group #2 is an online group that looks at my...
by Denise Vega | October 17, 2012 | Writing Inspiration
So tomorrow we leave for LA to see our son at USC and experience Trojan Family weekend. Over the summer, Zach and I attended a wonderful session sponsored by the local USC Alumni Association to help both new students and parents know what to expect. There were a few...
