Category Archives: writing

How do you read?

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Sue Vincent

As I scrolled down the page I became conscious that I was doing exactly the thing I was researching. My ‘normal’ concentration and attention to words, born of my lifelong love for seeing them unfold on paper, was wandering off … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, writing | Tagged cognition, e-reader, internet, paperback, reading | 81 Comments

#writephoto regulars: Alethea Kehas from Not Tomatoes

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I asked the writephoto challenge regulars if they would like to come over and introduce themselves. I would like to introduce my friend, Alethea Kehas who blogs at Not Tomatoes. Without those of you who write and read the pieces … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest post, writing, writing prompt | Tagged #writephoto, author, fantasy, healing, introduce yourself, memory, truth, writer, YA | 29 Comments

#writephoto regulars ~ Ritu Raps

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I asked the writephoto challenge regulars if they would like to come over and introduce themselves. The first one to do so is Ritu Bhathal, from But I Smile Anyway. Without those of you who write and read the pieces … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books, Guest post, Music, photo prompt, Photography, writing | Tagged humour, poems, rap, writephoto | 45 Comments

Gremlins in the works again…

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Sue Vincent

So, there I am, busily typing away, scheduling posts for the few days I won’t be at the computer much, and WordPress decides to play games. It isn’t enough that I’m still getting to grips with the figures since Facebook … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, writing | Tagged blog, gremlins, posts, wordpress | 43 Comments

7 Most Useful Legal Tips for Writers ~ Nicholas C. Rossis hosts Lucy Taylor

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Nicholas C. Rossis: When I started my Indie career, I realized one of my most useful skills was my experience with Internet marketing. But I constantly wished I was experienced in legal matters, too. Which is why I … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, reblog, writing | Tagged lawyer, legal tips, libel, Lucy Taylor, writing | 2 Comments

Guest author: Kaye Park Hinckley- What can fiction bring to a world with broken wings?

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Sue Vincent

What can a fiction writer bring to a world with broken wings? For sure, a world like this one is full of fragmented people–fodder for a writer. And just as sure, a writer will translate human brokenness through his or … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, fiction, Guest post, writing | Tagged faith, gifts, morality, writing with faith | 12 Comments

Contract red flag alert: perpetual license for derivative rights – by Victoria Strauss…

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Originally posted by Victoria Strauss for Writer Beware and reblogged via TRSA: SFWA’s Contracts Committee has recently been seeing a proliferation of contracts from small magazines, and a very few established markets, that license all derivative rights in perpetuity. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, reblog, writing | Tagged contracts, copyright, derivative works, fine print, small print, writers rights | 13 Comments

Charles Yallowitz is Lucinda E. Clarke’s guest… with an excerpt of his new book!

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Lucinda E. Clarke: My guest this week is a name that often pops up on my social media as he’s very ‘into’ marketing and very successful at it too. Charles has a new book out and we have … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Books, fantasy, fiction, writing | Tagged author interview, book excerpt, book promo, Dawn Fangs | 1 Comment

The right way to write?

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Sue Vincent

There was a bit of a conversation going on yesterday over at Serendipity about finding your voice as a writer. It is something with which many writers are preoccupied and with reason. Your voice is your signature. The tone, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books, fantasy, fiction, imagination, writing | Tagged grammar, serendipity, writer's voice | 92 Comments

Impossible things

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Sue Vincent

“‘I can’t believe that!’ said Alice. ‘Can’t you?’ the Queen said in a pitying tone. ‘Try again: draw a long breath, and shut your eyes.’ Alice laughed. ‘There’s no use trying,’ she said ‘one can’t believe impossible things.’ ‘I daresay … Continue reading →