SquarePeg Books

Tag: Writing

  • IWSG November 2021

    What’s harder to do, coming up with your book title or writing the blurb? Eww. The blurb, definitely. I don’t do elevator pitches well, and that’s essentially what it is. Right. So. Uh…..I still have to gab for a bit, don’t I? (Damned 150 word minimum rule!) Right. So, just like a great many writers…

  • Things that make you say hmmm…

    I was talking to my son, complaining ng about his father’s commentary on some of my manuscripts. Brandon says that when I use curse words in my text, it’s crass and vulgar, and yet, Everytime he comes across a new twist of foul language by another author, he cackles with glee. I feel this to…

  • IWSG October 2021

    In your writing, where do you draw the line, with either topics or language? Well, in real life I use the word “fuck” like it’s a comma. I’m actually not that bad, but as my children have gotten older, my use of profanity has slowly scaled up. There are days where I manage to use…

  • IWSG September 2021

    It would appear that I totally spaced this month’s posting. A lot has been stewing about in my brain in August, and it bloomed into a full on mental crisis, which is always fun. Sooooo….. Since I missed September’s prompt,I shall promptly come up with something else. Ummm…..Okay, this is going to sound really corny,…

  • IWSG August 2021

    What is your favorite writing craft book? Think of a book that every time your read it you learn something or you are inspired to write or try the new technique. And why? Oooo…..Somewhat dangerous territory. Everyone has their own favorite: Storytelling for Pantsers, Writing into the Dark, Chicago Manual of Style, Take Off Your…

  • IWSG February 2021

    I am going to deviate from this month’s subject questions and drift off on my own tangent. A bit on the whiny side, so you can skip it if you like. This month’s IWSG prompt is a lot more positive than what’s below. My writing trends up and down with stress. Unfortunately, it isn’t consistent.…