First off, let me say that when one is writing a story based on real life, it is a good idea to do one's research before completing the storyline. Yes, I hate to admit it, but I made a big mistake there. I assumed I knew the behavior and habits of robins and decided to …
Editing Examples
I promised you all some examples of how an article on Deep Character Point of View changed my writing. Here is Part 1 and Part 2 of the article, if you care to read it. Incorporating Deep Character Point of View into my writing means, in a nutshell, that I no longer take the liberty of …
Awesome Articles for Editors
As many of your already know, I am in the midst of editing and re-editing (and then editing some more) my soon-to-be-released book, Cheeper. I have good news, though--I believe that I am currently going through the manuscript for the last time before I will begin publication! Let me be honest: I don't like editing. I love …
The Evolution of an Illustration
I thought you all would find it interesting to see how the illustrations for Cheeper are coming along. I am currently spending the most time on finishing the illustrations, as well as some more in-depth final editing of the story. My primary tools are a charcoal drawing pad (11x17), charcoal pencils (soft and medium), a blender …
Read the First Chapter!!!
Hello to all! I thought you would enjoy a sneak peak of "Cheeper," so here's the first chapter for you to read and review. Does it leave you itching to read more? Are there any mistakes or potential improvements you noticed? Your feedback is always welcome! Chapter 1: Storm Shimmering rays of late afternoon sunshine beat …
Sarah E. Brown 