Melisa Peterson Lewis
Someone asked what makes a successful writer vs a failed writer. This instantly came to mind. I've made no money, I'm not published yet but I'm writing. By continuing to create I'm succeeding toward a goal. Truth? I don't think I'm America's next top writer. I do this because I like it. The only way... Continue Reading →
I'm getting so close to the end of my second draft I can't help but get excited. Especially when I see my characters going through an emotionally exhausting moment. Here's a snippet from Drew's point of view. This is about two thirds through the novel. A whole new world is jammed inside the 695 beltway.... Continue Reading →
Anyone out there doing camp? I did the one in April and enjoyed the push to complete a project. It’s also opened the door to an online writer’s community I’ve stuck with. Here’s how it works. You create a profile on the website for Camp NaNoWriMo and set your goals. You can choose to set... Continue Reading →
My goal this year was to submit at least one short story per month to open submission calls or contests. In January I submitted two, so I’m ahead of schedule. The first was for The Short Story Project, which was looking for fiction of any genre, word count limited to 2,500, and the rewards include... Continue Reading →
