Monthly Archives: November 2018

Of Beta Readers and Critique Partners…

Posted on November 21, 2018 by tessarnold2

So, there’s two things you probably need to know about, if you want to be anything like successful as a writer: Beta Readers & Critique Partners (Maybe you’re that one, lone genius, toiling away on your masterpiece without the need … Continue reading →

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Process…

Posted on November 11, 2018 by tessarnold2

Hello to all the people participating in NANOWRIMO this year! Sorry I couldn’t join in the fun, but I have too many irons in the fire right now, and not enough asbestos gloves. But you look good. Keep it up. … Continue reading →

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A Friday Morning WTF…

Posted on November 9, 2018 by tessarnold2

So, I’m driving home from the gym this morning. It is cold and raining. 50 degrees and dropping. Near my house, kids – probably teenagers – wait for the bus to pick them up. And here’s the WTF moment: I … Continue reading →

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Self-Publishing Updatery…

Posted on November 7, 2018 by tessarnold2

So, I don’t know if I mentioned it, but I’m self publishing one of my novels. (Ok, I definitely mentioned it. You got me.) It’s an interesting journey. I’ve been learning what can only be described as a metric fuck-ton. … Continue reading →

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