10 Things you should know when you first write a book

When I started working on my first book, I had the following plan: I would finish the draft in four of five months at most I would make a thorough review of the first manuscript and in one single edition round I would correct everything that is wrong. My beta readers will read it in a coupleContinue reading “10 Things you should know when you first write a book”

Book review: On Writing: A memoir of the craft by Stephen King

I must confess I really like listening to Audiobooks, not only because I can listen to something interesting while driving or riding the bus, but because when it’s well narrated, the voice can give it a very nice plus to the story. Now “On Writing” by Stephen King is a must on audio as wellContinue reading “Book review: On Writing: A memoir of the craft by Stephen King”

One tip if you want to improve your writing

I’ve just finished reading “The Elements of Style” by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White; a classic most people recommended me in writers forums if I wanted to be a writer. I must confess I felt ashamed when I saw the book had been available all this time in my office. When somebody mentioned thatContinue reading “One tip if you want to improve your writing”

Winner of NaNoWriMo 2014 lets a heavy glass pot lid fall over her head…

Sunday I declared myself winner of NaNoWriMo 2014 and to celebrate I let a heavy glass pot lid fall over my head. No, I’m not crazy, neither eccentric, it was just an accident. Very interesting way to celebrate it though, a huge bump in the head and an ice bag over my head. So peopleContinue reading “Winner of NaNoWriMo 2014 lets a heavy glass pot lid fall over her head…”