Tag: writing encouragement

Diary of a bad writer – Week 17

January 23rd – now. Not surprised that another blogger/author has allowed me to critique their WIP. When I need a beta reader for my WIP, I know where to go and who to ask too. Our community is the place to build followers and friends that treat our work with respect. I’m glad to be here.

Diary of a bad writer – Week 16

January 15th – Some time after work… and a glass of wine After reading a bloggers horror story I wanted to add my critique. He was very receptive to my email. That got me thinking: He is in the same group of people I’m in. We want honest opinions of our work so we can get better at our craft.…

Diary of a bad writer – Week 15

January 7th, 8:30pm. – I pull out some unfinished stories from 2015. Man O’ man, has my writing changed since then. Question is, what to do with these now? What comes to mind is a quote from one of my favorite writers: “You don’t start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it’s good stuff, and…