by Judy Penz Sheluk | Oct 1, 2022 | Behind the Story, One Writer's Journey
In preparing for an upcoming speaking engagement I’ve been thinking a lot about writing novels and short fiction. A question that often comes up relates to theme. “What’s your book about?” someone asks. The easy answer is the plot—this happens and then this happens,...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Sep 17, 2022 | Let's Talk About Writing, One Writer's Journey
Writers are an odd bunch. I believe most of us are a little reclusive by nature, and isn’t writing the perfect answer to someone who likes to be alone? Sitting quietly, putting words on the page? Sipping a coffee, cat or dog sleeping at our feet. Of course, this...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Sep 10, 2022 | Behind the Story, One Writer's Journey
It’s my pleasure to welcome back fellow Sister in Crime Lois Winston, who is here today to share her take on dysfunctional families. Take it away, Lois: As authors, we’re often told to write what we know. That’s not always possible for those of us who write...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Aug 27, 2022 | One Writer's Journey
Have you missed me? I’ve been away from this blog for a few weeks, but I have a very good reason. You see, my husband Mike and I have recently sold our house in Alliston, Ontario, and are now living fulltime at our place on Lake Superior. It’s a small...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Aug 3, 2022 | Behind the Scenes, One Writer's Journey
By the time authors type “The End” at the end of a 95,000-word novel whose creation has probably taken months—even years—you’d think they’d know it pretty well. The close attention demanded by editing, rework, external review, more rework, and maybe a dozen more steps...
