Welcome to My Website

Posted By Rebecca Talley on October 28, 2009

 

I’m glad you’re here. Kick off your shoes and stay a while. I hope you will find it interesting as well as useful.

Come back and visit often. Happy writing!

Writing Fiction: Show Don’t Tell

Posted By Rebecca Talley on August 30, 2010

Writing fiction can be tricky. Of course, the author is telling the story, but it’s the way in which the author tells the story that makes a difference. (more…)

Writing Fiction: Ideas

Posted By Rebecca Talley on August 25, 2010

I’m often asked where I find ideas for my stories. As a writer, I’ve learned that ideas are everywhere. (more…)

To Outline or Not To Outline

Posted By Rebecca Talley on August 20, 2010

Writers are not only passionate about their writing, but many are just as passionate about whether or not to outline. (more…)

Writing Fiction: Story Goal

Posted By Rebecca Talley on July 26, 2010

The main character in a novel must have a goal. He must have something he works toward, something he desperately wants and if he does not obtain that something his life will not be the same. (more…)

Writing Goal for Your First Draft

Posted By Rebecca Talley on July 19, 2010

Someone once said that a goal not written down is only a wish. In order to achieve goals, it’s important to write them down and then make yourself accountable for those goals, especially when it comes to writing. It’s easy to say, “I want to write a novel.” But, what does that mean? Specifically, what will you need to do each day to accomplish that goal? (more…)