Author Archives: Lauren Spieller
At the end of 2012, I resolved to read 52 books in 2013. I surpassed my goal by reading 61! WOOHOO! I was going to list all 61 books, but that’s extremely time consuming, and I wouldn’t recommend all of … Continue reading
Writers want to make their readers feel. That’s the name of the game, right? We want readers to live vicariously through our novels, to feel what our characters feel. But too often we limit ourselves to writing about how they … Continue reading
I didn’t mean to become a full time writer. After I finished grad school, I got a job almost immediately. I didn’t enjoy it, but I was working full time and I had benefits…and that’s a lot more than a … Continue reading
One of the more common pieces of writing advice I’ve heard is that it’s extremely important to put your work aside for an extended period of time before you revise. Some people say to do this after draft one, some … Continue reading
I wrote a short story. It would be awesome if you read it and left comments 🙂 The Library at the End of the World by Lauren Spieller I pulled Tara down into a crouch behind a white van, then … Continue reading
PONYFEST13 is here! Take a look at my DIVE themed pony, then head over here (link to come) to vote for it! If I win, I’ll get a real pony based on my design. Fun! First off, here’s a quick … Continue reading
There are a bunch of blog posts out there about the benefits of critique partners (feedback! support! snacks!), but I haven’t come across too many that discuss how many CPs you actually need. Some people get by with one or … Continue reading
I’ve been thinking a lot about my presence on the internet lately, and how I want to “brand” myself. Obviously I’m a writer in the query trenches, but I’m also an intern for PSLA, so it’s important that I conduct … Continue reading
I just finished the first draft of DIVE (Hooray!), but now I’m left with no writing to do (Boo!). So I decided to compile a list of words to eliminate from my writing once I get back to work on … Continue reading
I’ve been really bad about blogging recently. I was on a roll there for a while, but then I went to Mexico and POOF. Fell of the wagon. So, here’s a quick update: I went to Los Cabos. It was … Continue reading