"Hi, Cynthia!
Guilty, here. I agree that it's probably best to just write, write, and write until the end, and then go back for edits; but it's very hard for me to do. I don't know what the fix for that is.
Having said…"
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Regina Y. Swint replied to the discussion 'Show Me Your Novel and I'll Show You Mine' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
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The Craft of Writing
Let's use this place to share links and resources related to the craft of writing. Share something you have written about craft or links to other great resources. (Please do not post your latest blog entry unless it is specifically about the craft of writing.)Use the following format:topic: specific link or URL, site (date)Example:Metaphor: Think Backward to Write Meaningful Metaphors, Write…See More
Regina Y. Swint liked Zetta Brown's blog post [REALITY CHECK] When Authors Don’t Try
Regina Y. Swint commented on the group 'Novelists (Struggling or Not)'
"And thanks for the feedback on your experience at the Grub Street event, too, Kathy. And 750 sounds like plenty of participants, to me. Not sure I'd be able to navigate my way around in an event of 6,000. Wow."
Regina Y. Swint commented on the group 'Novelists (Struggling or Not)'
"Congratulations, Marilyn, Charlotte, and Shavon! That's great news, ladies. :)
@Charlotte, I don't have any experience on panels or guests at conferences, but I think the best thing you can do is to have fun with it. …"
Regina Y. Swint replied to the discussion 'Our Published Novels!' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Congratulations, Cindy! I love the cover, too! :)"
Katherine E. Hinkson replied to the discussion 'Thinking About Writing Workshops and Conferences' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"My first conference was several years ago. I was so shy, I couldn't speak to anyone (that was the norm for me at the time). I traveled alone and attended by myself. An attendee, a old timer, took me under her wing. She guided me through the…"
Gayle H. Swift replied to the discussion 'Thinking About Writing Workshops and Conferences' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"I've attended two conferences sponsored by the Florida Writer's Association. (always held in October, in Orlando) Last year I was lucky enough to have an agent request my full manuscript. That was the Baked Alaska to my writer's feast…"
Regina Y. Swint replied to the discussion 'Thinking About Writing Workshops and Conferences' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Hi, Karen,
It makes me a little nervous, too; but I'm just going to try and have fun as I learn. I would love to attend a conference in Canada. How cool is that? I should add a California conference to my wish list.
And I…"
Regina Y. Swint replied to the discussion 'Thinking About Writing Workshops and Conferences' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Hi, Amanda,
Thanks for reading and chiming in with your comments. I will keep you all posted on how the upcoming conference goes, as well as if I'm able to put together something at school. It would be so cool, but I know that it…"
Karen Banes replied to the discussion 'Thinking About Writing Workshops and Conferences' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"The idea of conferences scares me silly, but I'm determined to make it to one this year. I've done so much research on them, I just turned said research into my blog post for today (might as well share the links I've…"
Amanda Page replied to the discussion 'Thinking About Writing Workshops and Conferences' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Hi, Regina. I'm coming to this conversation kinda late. I'd love to hear an update to learn whether or not you've organized your conference on your alma mater's campus. I've attended the Southern California…"
Regina Y. Swint replied to the discussion 'Our Published Novels!' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Congratulations, Joanne! :)
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Judith Marshall left a comment for Regina Y. Swint
"Doing some clean-up today. Did you ever write a review of my book? If so, where? And if not, I'd appreciate a line or two on Amazon.…"
Regina Y. Swint replied to the discussion 'Question About Terminating A Contract.' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"Wow. Sorry to hear that this happened to your friend, Cindy. I don't know what she should do, but like Shawn suggested, getting a lawyer might be a good idea to help her sort things out. Good luck to her."
Rebecca Lane Beittel left a comment for Regina Y. Swint
"Hey Ry,
I haven't been on SheWrites much lately. Been busy doing my own "thang" I suppose. I'm curious as to what my SheWrites friends are up to, writing-wise, though. Right now, I'm waiting to hear back…"
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- Who I am:
- I'm a writer, also serving in the U.S. Army, and owner of a new publishing house, New Renaissance Ink, LLC. I'm here to learn, share, and to become better at my craft. I'd also like to learn to write screenplays. I have tons of ideas in my head. Hopefully, I can help others, too.
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
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- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- The Other Side of 30
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- Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Blog Posts
- Services I offer to other writers:
- I can offer honest critiques and feedback to other writers. Once my publishing house is on its feet, I'll be accepting and considering work for publication.
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Regina Y. Swint's Blog
Eye on the Prize ~ Keep Reading, Writing and Reaching!
Posted on March 3, 2012 at 3:00pm 6 Comments 2 Likes
It's a sad reality that sometimes, the people from whom you expect to get the most support and encouragement will be the ones who will be the wet blankets at your picnic. If not that, then choose the cliche most to your liking. Wet blanket at your picnic, rain on your parade, or just plain naysayers to everything and anything at which you put forth some effort. Maybe they don't even realize they're bringing you down, and maybe they do.
And unfortunately, that includes family,…
ContinueWeird, Creepy, Socially Inept...Writers and Others
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 4:30pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I guess I just don't understand the creepy weirdness of some people. Some creepy weirdness, I get. I am, after all, an artist.
I tell myself that perhaps a few generations ago, it might have been the "in" thing to be a complete social recluse of a writer. It made the authors mysterious, and by extension, some kind of cool. I suppose.
In the days of writers and artists like Poe, Fitzgerald, Hemingway,…
ContinueTake Your Writing Seriously, So That Others Will, Too
Posted on January 15, 2012 at 4:00pm 24 Comments 16 Likes
Here is your main take-away from this post:
Serious writers should strive NOT to be junk peddlers. Self-published/Indie authors have the worst reputations for being junk peddlers.
If you're going to make a business of your writing, it's very important that you do your part to change that perception. Do your best to make your writing worth someone's time and…
ContinueMLK Jr. ~ More Than Words
Posted on January 15, 2012 at 10:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
For those of you who missed it, today is the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a Georgia native (my homeboy), an Alpha Phi Alpha man (swagger personified), and arguably the most prominent figure in the American Civil Rights Movement. He died before I was born. I'm older now than he was then.
History has taught me that while he lived, he was older than my grandfather, younger than my grandmother, and that he was more than the "I Have a Dream" speech, a superb piece of…
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- At 10:21am on May 5, 2012,
Judith Marshall said…
Doing some clean-up today. Did you ever write a review of my book? If so, where? And if not, I'd appreciate a line or two on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Husbands-May-Come-Friends-Forever/product-reviews/0982504608/ref=sr_1_1_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
Thanks,
Judith
- At 4:48pm on April 24, 2012,
Rebecca Lane Beittel said… Hey Ry,
I haven't been on SheWrites much lately. Been busy doing my own "thang" I suppose. I'm curious as to what my SheWrites friends are up to, writing-wise, though. Right now, I'm waiting to hear back from 2 agents who have requested my full manuscript of The Time Minders. I'm still working on Kingdoms of Blood & Magic, but not as diligently as I should, since I've been querying/submitting for the TTM, doing scads of tutoring at my daughters' school and work for our church's youth group. How about YOU?
- At 4:42pm on March 3, 2012,
Clene` S. Elder said… Thanks a million!
- At 3:17pm on March 3, 2012, Clene` S. Elder said…
Hello there! I hope my message finds you well. I reviewed your profile and wanted to thank you for your service to our country. Also, a very big congrats on establishing your publishing house! Impressive.
I was wondering if you or someone you knew might be interested in collaborating on a choreopoem as a playwright or choreographer. The premise focuses on the Black experience in America. As a heads-up, I am based out of Atlanta. Let me know… Take care.
- At 1:56pm on February 24, 2012,
Jessica Vealitzek said… Hi Regina - did you see Maria Murnane is speaking at Backspace? We'll have to remember to check it out.
- At 7:07pm on February 20, 2012,
Carol Hand said… " My past is where my writing gets its energy..."
I think that's true for me too. Sometimes I like to play the "What if" game with myself, "What if I hadn't moved in with that boyfriend when I was 18," "What if I had gone straight to college instead of going straight into the work world," "What if I hadn't gone to college," What if I had never had my kids," "Would life be much simpler?" "Would I still be the person I am today?"
I have made mistakes, like everyone else, I have regrets for those mistakes, but I wouldn't change a thing about how my life has transpired up until now. It's made me who I am today, and I like me. :o) I love my kids, I have a good job, good family and friends. I wouldn't change the good or the bad about my past because my life experiences have changed me in positive ways. I have a stronger faith, I am more compassionate, less judgmental, and wiser, and humble enough to say I'm still learning. Also, I discovered how much I love to write, and am more creative than ever. I feel my past has shaped that.
So I'm with you, I hope I'm never so 'well adjusted' that I can't look back. :o)
- At 7:57pm on February 19, 2012, Carol Hand said…
Thanks Regina. I'm a seriously green beginner here. Any tips, or links to guide for beginning writers are welcome. I must say, I'm not a beginner writer, but a beginner non-technical/non-audit related writer. :o)
- At 9:46pm on January 24, 2012,
Lisa W. Rosenberg said… Thanks Regina! And also for the comment. I'll post about the conference on the thread I started. I thought I did already, but I'm losing track of where I write what! Does that happen to you? I like your site by the way!
- At 8:07am on January 9, 2012,
Deborah Batterman said… The New Renaissance Ink website looks great, Regina. Now that I feel days away (literally) from finishing my novel, I can take some time to breathe . . .and catch up. Best Wishes for a Fruitful New Year.
- At 12:17am on December 22, 2011,
Andrea Heiberg said…
Thanks! Only great chats with great participants, right? Have a good journey and a Merry Christmas.
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