Outlines! To have them or not? #LoveWriteCreate

Kallie Ross, Gaby Robbins, and I (Morgan Wylie) are discussing different ways to outline your novel, why it's important, and how it can help you write a better story. We all work in different ways, even though notecards are the best, and we can all learn from each other. As a creative force, the thing to keep in mind is that trying various methods can lead to more/better ideas for your story! 

 Here are the links we discuss... 

  http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/articles/snowflake-method/ 

  http://litreactor.com/columns/8-ways-to-outline-a-novel 

  http://www.aliciarasley.com/artout.htm 

Here's an extra link with some downloads... http://selfpublishingteam.com/6-writing-outline-templates-and-3-reasons-to-use-them/

Join #LoveWriteCreate as we chat about Time and Writing! #JazzHands

Join #LoveWriteCreate for our latest video chat! You can see me in spastic mode as I try to hold onto my concentration as my little person keeps interrupting ;)  #JazzHands

Let's get real, TIME Suck(s)! Whether it's a busy day and there's absolutely no time for writing, or you can fit in an hour or two but only write 500 words, TIME has a way of sucking! Kallie Ross, Morgan Wylie, and Gaby Robbins discuss how we're fighting time each day. With time management, planning, preparing and ploughing through you can get a lot more done than you ever imagined. TIME could be on your side!

Here are a few links to the places we mention in the hangout...
Passion Planner
RescueTime.com
Kimai.com

More Help, More Words in 2015 #LoveWriteCreate

During this Hangout Gaby Robbins, Kallie Ross, and I (Morgan Wylie) are discussing all the avenues we seek (and will be seeking) help with writing this year. Conferences, webinars, articles, writing groups... Maybe one of them can help you write more words in 2015! The following are links to specific websites we mention during the show.

Newsletters, Beginnings, and Plots Oh My!

So I am totally behind on sharing the Youtube videos that we have done at #LoveWriteCreate so I thought I'd share a few of the most recent and you can watch 'em all or pick if something sounds interesting to you (but I know you want to watch them all because you might miss out on our random entertainment ;)

First up! We invited author S.M. Boyce to share with us her knowledge of Newsletters. Check her out!

Next up! We at #LoveWriteCreate shared with you how we each began the writing process in the hopes that it might inspire you to either finally start writing that idea that you've kept in your head for so long or just to know that you might not be alone in how you began. All of our processes are different.

Most Recently! We chatted about PLOTTING!! Now, I am not known for my plotting. In fact, I am usually a "pantser" but could I have changed my tune?? Check out our thoughts and tips on plotting. Feel free to share your own thoughts and ideas with us too here on my site or go to the LWC site: http://lovewritecreate.com

To see more of our crazy chats and hopefully helpful tips and thoughts please check out our YouTube site to see all the vids! 

~Morgan

Writers Talking About Writing #LoveWriteCreate Vlog

Happy Tuesday! For those that don't know, I participate in a group video chat where writers talk about real life writing trials, successes, challenges, etc. I realized that I forgot to post the last couple videos. If you like what we chat about you can visit the playlist of all the vids we've done at my YouTube channel ------>

We try to "chat" every couple week either on Sun or Tues nights. Check in with us tonight if you want to watch live or even participate with questions, topics, etc. 10pm EST at the #LoveWriteCreate there will be a link.

So this first video we chat about the Twitterverse and how to view it as a writer...

And the most recent video from last week and our newest challenge (Thanks to Gaby... 15kwords in ONE WEEK!) Tune in tonight to see if we accomplished it ;)

Silent Orchids~Newlywed Style (Part 2)

Happy Sunday!!

COUNTDOWN: 2 DAYS LEFT!!! *woot woot*

So yesterday, I posted Part ONE of the Newlywed style game we played for Silent Orchids. Part 2 continues the fun we had so you may want to catch up first (it's only couple minutes) so you're not missing any info. I'll say it's fun about the characters in my book AND there may or may not be discussion about the eyes one of my male leads... just sayin' ;)

I'm posting Part 1 here as well for your convenience, but if you've seen it go ahead and skip down to Part 2 :)  For those that have missed previous installments, this is all a part of an interview I did with Fabulous Kallie Ross of Bookshelf Banter, and you can catch up by visiting my YouTube page via the button at the top of the sidebar. ------>

These last 2 vids were tons of FUN! We brought in special guest Gaby Robbins who is a reader/blogger/writer who will play for the side of the "reader" while I play the side of the "author" in our own twist of the "Newlywed game", but of course it's all about Silent Orchids! 

Official RELEASE DAY IS MAY 7TH!!! Blog Tour starts tomorrow and I'll post details along with info on the new contest Monday am. EEEK! I'm so excited :)

Silent Orchids~ Newlywed Style!!

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN... 3 DAYS UNTIL RELEASE DAY!!!


I'll be posting a schedule of the blog tour, details of release day, and the fun giveaway on Monday!!

Until then I want to share part 1 of the final vid interviews I did with the fabulous Kallie Ross of Bookshelf Banter. If you've missed some and want to catch up (there's lots of hints about the book and the characters of Silent Orchids) See previous post here for the last installment OR hit up my YouTube page via the button over at the top of the side bar :)

These last 2 videos are fun!! We brought in special guest Gaby Robbins who is a reader/blogger/writer who will play for the side of the "reader" while I play the side of the "author" in our own twist of the "Newlywed Game", but of course it's all about Silent Orchids.