by Kathleen Denly | Oct 1, 2018 | Lists, The Writing Process, Writers Conference
This was my first year attending the American Christian Fiction Writer’s Conference and I can’t tell you how excited I was in the weeks leading up to the event. Over the last few years I have been blessed to connect with a number of authors online, but for...
by Kathleen Denly | Apr 2, 2018 | The Writing Process
The timer buzzed but Susan completed her final note before setting down her pen. The critique group leader looked up and surveyed the five people surrounding her dining room table. “Who’d like to go first?” Susan held up her pen. “I’ll...
by Kathleen Denly | Jan 15, 2018 | About Me, The Writing Process
Like today’s title? Well, it’s true. I may kill you. Or at least part of you. In the very least, if I know you well enough to know your flaws, there is a very good chance I may steal them, magnify them, mix them in with someone else’s struggles, and...
by Kathleen Denly | Jan 27, 2017 | Lists, The Writing Process
In preparation for my attendance of the Asheville Christian Writers Conference 2017, I have been polishing my book synopsis for my WWM manuscript. In order to create the best possible synopsis I have read many, many articles and it occurred to me this information...
by Kathleen Denly | Aug 31, 2016 | My Works, The Writing Process
I know. My title is beyond cliche, but it’s too apropos not to use. After months of research, outlining, and backstory writing, I have at last begun the first draft of my next novel. It feels so good I could almost sing that corny song aloud. (Although,...
by Kathleen Denly | Feb 2, 2016 | My Works, The Writing Process
I sat frozen with my fingers over the keys for several minutes before forcing myself to type this. Where to start…. I came home from my first writer’s conference inspired and determined and just a touch terrified. I threw myself into developing my career...
by Kathleen Denly | Dec 17, 2015 | Lists, The Writing Process
Today’s post is inspired by a Pinterest find. In looking over other writing prompts, I realized I had a few of my own simmering in my imagination and waiting to be shared. Lucky you, I decided to share them today. 🙂 What if children were 100% obedient 100% of...
by Kathleen Denly | Nov 11, 2015 | The Writing Process
This week I am sharing an insightful post for unpublished writers. Written by bestselling author, J.T. Ellison, it’s chock-full of practical advice, but also shares some of her own perspective on things. I especially loved this comment: Money would be nice, but...
by Kathleen Denly | Nov 5, 2015 | About Me, The Writing Process
As the mother of three young boys, noise and chaos are simply a part of everyday life. I realize that now, though it was a struggle to accept at first. Up until I had my own children I had never had any trouble finding some alone time in a quiet place to do my...
by Kathleen Denly | Nov 3, 2015 | The Writing Process
For those who may not be aware, the publishing industry is going through something similar to what the music industry went through in the recent past. With the growing digital publications market, the loss of several brick and mortar stores, and the explosion of...
