Never Stop Learning

I'm amazed by the number of writers who stop reading. Just stop. Didn't we start writing because of our love of reading? I'll admit, I don't read in the genre I'm writing while I'm writing, but I'm always reading.

Lately, I had to read for research. And still have tons of books to go, but I found time to read for pleasure.

It's been fun and has renewed my love of telling a good story.

But I've also been reading craft books. Wow! There's so much I still have to learn. And there's so much that still confuses me.

Here's one of the best craft books that I've read in a while. This one, I think will be an annual visit because there's so much left to learn.

http://www.amazon.com/Writing-Active-Setting-Complete-How--ebook/dp/B00I9IS7IW/

Until next month.

Free Mystery Writing Workshops

February 9, 2013 – 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  COMING UP SOON! MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

The SinC Desert Sleuths Chapter 3rd Annual Mystery Writers Workshop

NUTS & BOLTS: Fine-Tuning Your Mystery for Publication
Scottsdale Civic Center Library - 3839 North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Gain expertise in creating the can't-put-it-down mystery thriller! This is a FREE event sponsored by the Scottsdale Public Library and the Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths Chapter, For more detailed information contact www.desertsleuths.com. 

Featuring workshops by Desert Sleuths members:

10:00-10:45  “Plots that Kill”          
Presenter:  Kate Herbert

11:00-11:45  “Writer’s Voice”          
Presenter:  Nancy McCurry

12:00-12:45   “Creating Memorable Characters”                      
Presenter:  Kris Neri

1:00-1:45   “Scene of the Crime”
Presenter: Connie Flynn

2:00-2:45   Getting Your Cop Facts Straight”          
Presenter:  Isabella Maldonado

3:00-3:45   “First Lines, Queries, and Synopses”
Presenters: Deborah Ledford and Pascal Marco

Tell Your Friends! Our speakers are published and the fee is $0.00. What better way for a writer to spend a Saturday? Doors Open at 9:30am.