by Cheri Lasota | Dec 17, 2010 | Schnauzer Strikes Again!, Writing Life Vault
A Stirling Schnauzer guide Looking for gifts for the other gLiterati in your life? Writers are a whacko bunch. They talk to imaginary friends. They live in the past or the future—or both at the same time. They often stare off into a fictional world while you’re...
by Cheri Lasota | Mar 9, 2010 | Grammar Vault, Schnauzer Strikes Again!, Writing Life Vault
Hello, Stirling Readers, Today we’re going to talk about creative dialogue between your characters, or, how to avoid the “talking head” syndrome. It’s a common problem, especially for beginning writers, and it’s definitely one of those things a good editor can show...
by Cheri Lasota | Feb 22, 2010 | Marketing Vault, Reviews Vault, Schnauzer Strikes Again!
Hello, Stirling Readers! Thought I should pass along some exciting news from our friends at Diiarts. They’ve got new titles, upcoming Kindle editions, and free shipping! Awesome, right? Yes. It is. www.diiarts.com Books for people who love books News from...
by Cheri Lasota | Feb 5, 2010 | Schnauzer Strikes Again!, Uncategorized
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnb-sR1Pw2E&hl=en_US&fs=1&] Today, I thought I would remind you all to double check what Internet browser you’re using. This doesn’t have much to do with the book world, but it kind of does . . . I think?...
by Cheri Lasota | Feb 3, 2010 | Schnauzer Strikes Again!, Uncategorized
The publishing world is abuzz! Amazon and Macmillan have skirmished over the way E-books are sold online, and the ripple effect will be felt around the world for years to come. How and why, you ask? The future of traditional publishing has never been more uncertain....
by Cheri Lasota | Feb 1, 2010 | Discussions on the Craft, Grammar Vault, Schnauzer Strikes Again!
Greetings, Stirling readers! Today’s post will focus on an issue that many writers brush aside as kid stuff: possessives! Possessives are important. Why? Because they determine ownership. There’s much more to it than tacking an apostrophe up there and instantly...
