Are you participating in NaNoWriMo this year? If so, the best way to set yourself up to be successful for it is to do as much planning as you can now so that when you sit down to write 50K in 30 Days, you can just go go go. One thing we can plan inContinue reading “Pretober – Characters”
Author Archives: AmiMaxine
Goode versus Melville
In 2015, I got an idea for a YA superhero novel, and I sat down and wrote the first three pages. It was in first person and introduced Antony Melville – who wanted to be good despite coming from a long line of villains. I really loved writing the voice of it, and the ideaContinue reading “Goode versus Melville”
Love Letter for a Writing (and Reading) Buddy
I still remember when I took my first creative writing course in undergrad and the terror I felt when I learned about workshop and that we’d be doing this in class. Other people would read what I wrote. For the first time. Ever. In my life. And then talk about it in front of me.Continue reading “Love Letter for a Writing (and Reading) Buddy”
@m@zon @ds – part two
In continuing our conversation from last week – after launching an ad, you’ll receive an email letting you know it was submitted, including a note that the review process is usually completed within twenty-four hours (though could take up to three days). I received an email four hours later letting me know it was reviewedContinue reading “@m@zon @ds – part two”
@m@zon @ds – part one
At the recommendation of a friend, I signed up for a five day ad challenge. This particular challenge has six pre-recorded videos, some “homework” (I use the quotation marks because it’s really up to you if you do it or not, right?), and six live Q&A sessions. As with any free instruction, I was preparedContinue reading “@m@zon @ds – part one”
Green Bay Café Crawl: Part Two
Last week, I talked about five cafés in my city that I’ve been to before. For this week, I explored new places (four cafés, a tea house, and a spot I randomly stumbled onto). Crystal Coffee Café and Beanery*2625 Packerland DrMon – Fri 6 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.; SunContinue reading “Green Bay Café Crawl: Part Two”
Green Bay Café Crawl: Part One
I’ve always loved a good coffee shop. It’s my vibe, I guess. I prefer a local shop, preferably with mismatched furniture, plates, and mugs. Local art on the walls. A place where you can sit and study or read or write for hours. My first love from these experiences was and will always be chaiContinue reading “Green Bay Café Crawl: Part One”
Green Bay Mural Crawl
For a lot of people who don’t live in this city, when they hear our name, they probably tend to think football. If you asked them what else we might have, chances are that artists are low on that list, if they’re mentioned at all. However, we have a thriving artist community here – weContinue reading “Green Bay Mural Crawl”
Green Bay Bookstore Crawl
I have a rather long commute to work, and when people ask me why I don’t move to the city where I work, I joke that I could never live in a city that can’t sustain a bookstore. Honestly, it’s half a joke. (The other not-so-jokey part is how expensive said city is, especially sinceContinue reading “Green Bay Bookstore Crawl”
Green Bay – The Best City to Live In
Earlier this year, U.S. News & World Report voted Green Bay, WI, #1 Best Place to Live. Now, even as someone who has returned to this city over and over (I’ve moved here three times, only leaving out of necessity), I have to admit I was a bit surprised to hear this. I mean, haveContinue reading “Green Bay – The Best City to Live In”
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