Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Good habits of Successful Writers

For the April A-Z Challenge I've written a short list of the good habits of successful writers. You can read it over at the Insecure Writer's Support Group.

Thanks: I recently won a kindle edition of Melting the Ice Queen's Heart. A big thanks to Amy Ruttan, the author, and to Nas Dean at Romance Book Haven. I'm looking forward to reading it.

Project update: As some of you know, I've taken on a huge non-writing project while I'm still writing. I'm not ready to say exactly what this project is until I have something to show for it. However, I'm still super excited, I'm learning heaps, and I'm re-learning heaps more. I'm sorry I haven't been around as much. I hope you'll all understand. I'm still popping around when I can, though.

What have you been up to recently? Has the A-Z challenge kept you busy? 

I hope to see you over at the IWSG to check out the good habits of successful writers.

73 comments:

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Really curious about the project. A gaming project?

J.L. Campbell said...

Sounds like the project is fun and challenging. Hopping over to IWSG.

Cathrina Constantine said...

I believe writers need to develop good habits. It would make writing much easier...

DEZMOND said...

sounds exciting!

Julie Flanders said...

Your project sounds very exciting. Good luck with it!

Robin said...

Congrats on your new project!

Pat Hatt said...

Sounds like a project you are surely excited about

cleemckenzie said...

I just won something Nas's blog, too! We are lucky this month, I guess. And you have a project to look forward to. A truly happy April.

Susan Gourley/Kelley said...

Great post today at IWSG. Can't wait to hear about your project.

Unknown said...

Very, but that's the fun of it. :)

Misha Gerrick said...

Didn't enter A to Z this year, and it's good, given all the drama I went through these past few weeks.

Best of luck with your mystery project. :-)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Ah, you know me too well! ;)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Very on both counts

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

So true!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

It is!! Thanks, Dezzy.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I need as much luck as I can get

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Robin

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

super dooper excited, but it's sending me a little insane at the same time ;)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Ha! Congrats to you too. I think I'll call it Awesome April.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Susan

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

yes indeedy

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Yikes. It sometimes happens that way. Wishing you less drama and more smooth sailing.

Luanne G. Smith said...

Ooh, I'm curious about this project. And I'll hop over and check out your other post now. Maybe I'll figure out what I'm doing wrong. :P

Unknown said...

I'm a wee bit envious. A-Z is very demanding, and I'm wondering if it's worth it. Plus, I'd love learning new things on a non-writing project! Have a great time and I can't wait until you share with us. :)

Unknown said...

My head is spinning trying to keep up with everyones A-Z!

Rachna Chhabria said...

Hi Lynda, I am eager to know what your non-writing project is. Will hop over to the IWSG site for your post on good habits of successful writers.

Michelle Wallace said...

Hi Lynda!
I also won a book over at Nas's place! A paperback!
That mystery project sounds so exciting! Have fun!
And I like your emphasis on reading for your H-post at the IWSG site.
Writer In Transit

Shah Wharton said...

Oh, how intriguing: Your mystery project sounds ...cool!

Congrats on the win. I do love winning books. X

shahwharton.com

Chrys Fey said...

I've been having a lot of fun with the Challenge. It certainly does keep my busy with reading blog posts and commenting on as many as I can, but I've gotten into a groove now so it doesn't take me all day. haha

Crystal Collier said...

My goodness, I totally understand you not being around much. I hope your non-writing project is turning out exactly how you want it, and that it showers you with cheese. =)

Theresa Milstein said...

I want to know about this top secret writing project! Good luck keeping up with it all.

Romance Reader said...

Congratulations on the win! And yay! For the new *top secret* project!

Jemi Fraser said...

Sounds like you've got a lot of creative fun happening - that's the best!! Enjoy :)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I should've added a point about being patient ;)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

It's why I didn't do a full A-Z this year. It IS very demanding. Lots of fun too though.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

hehehe, I know what you mean!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I will reveal all in good time! (Unless you can't wait, then shoot me an email)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Congrats to you too!!
I put such an emphasis on reading because it's importance is often underestimated.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Shah

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Glad you've found the groove. It can take a while to find sometimes.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Brie... or an aged cheddar... or a Blue Brie!!!
Thanks so much, Crystal.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Pop me an email and I'll tell you all about it.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks so much!!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

It truly is lots of fun and challenging and awesome. All at the same time. Thanks, Jemi.

Unknown said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm neither a ghost believer nor a debunker. I just enjoy tales of the supernatural ever since I was a kid and watched Twilight Zone and Night Gallery. :)

Anonymous said...

This project sounds exciting and I can't wait to read about it.

Yes, A to Z is keeping me very busy.

SittieCates said...

A new project? Congrats! And thank you so much for visiting!

A to Z is great! Oh, and I just finished writing a story to submit for kids, 7 to 10 years old. Will have to let it rest for a few days before I submit it, though. :-) And I hope to have my first YA novel available soon.

Crystal Collier said...

Yes! How about all three.

Chemist Ken said...

I'm wondering if your new project has something to do with video. Telling a story through a moving medium.

Mark said...

Ooo, a msyertious project...what tension:) You must be an author;) My non-writing project is my garden and my son...mostly my son:)

Joylene Nowell Butler said...

I'm working on a 2-year-old WIP and I've just reached 84,700 words. I want so much to finish this book, but I've stretched my ability and it's quite hard work. Which is good. I like a challenge.

Suze said...

I know what the proooooooject is .... :) :) :)

Blue Grumpster said...

Don't worry about not having been around as much. Focus on the mystery project :)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

More busy than usual, I'm guessing

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I'm impressed you managed to find the time to finish a story during the A-Z. Good luck for when you submit it.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Yep, there is still storytelling. I can't seem to move away from that aspect. It's in my blood methinks.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Ha! There has been a strange rumour going around that I'm an author. Don't listen to everything you hear ;)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

85k is great, Joylene! Best wishes to you for finishing your project.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Yes you do :)
I'm not sure you know all the details, though. Something you said sparked me into another direction. Did I share that? Hmmm...

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Blue. You know blue is one of my favourite colours?

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I LOVED the Twilight Zone--both the old black and white reruns and the more 'recent' colour version. I don't think I ever got to see the Night Gallery though.

Denise Covey said...

The project sounds very mysterious. Glad you're embracing it! But don't forget to read, lol!

Blue Grumpster said...

Well, I was hoping it would be.

Nicole said...

Your mystery project sounds quite intriguing. Can't wait to find out more!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Ha, I just finished reading two books.. (one about Tesla, the other about zombies). Now for the other gazillion more I'm in the middle of reading...

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Nicole. I'm looking forward to when I can say more :)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Hugs

Tammy Theriault said...

you can whisper the mystery in my ear...I won't tell...like 2 out of 100 people :)

Blue Grumpster said...

:)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

whisper whisper whisper... got that? ;)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I like your thinking

cleemckenzie said...

Perfect name.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I think so too... if I do say so myself ;)