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Gathering Reference Material

I’ve been writing and researching a long time and figure it’s selfish to parcel out bits of knowledge when the books are right there for others to read. I have added a page to my website to keep them easily accessible http://www.suenelsonbuckley.ca/recommended-reading.html.

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recommended reading, reference booksLeave a Comment on Gathering Reference MaterialFebruary 17, 2010 By Sue

oops – Bad Buckley

Many times I’ve been destracted by shiny things and soon as my butt hit the chair and there have been a few days where the most intelligent thing I could think to say was “Trees pretty fire bad” (a Buffy reference for those who might recognize it.

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procrastinating, Valentine's DayLeave a Comment on oops – Bad BuckleyFebruary 14, 2010 By Sue

When ego gets in the way

Ever notice that when you have a great story in your head you don’t have time to write it and then, when you carve out a time in your hectic schedule just to write, you spend these precious moments without a lucid thought in your head or worse, you’ve convinced yourself that the awesome idea you had was really just crap and not worth exploring.

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Leave a Comment on When ego gets in the wayFebruary 2, 2010 By Sue

Holy waxed fruit Batman

Since being a writer means sitting on your butt a lot, I decided last year to really start watching what I ate. Ever since university extra-pounds and I have had an on/off relationship. I’d like to break up with them once and for all.

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anticancer, apples, diet, oatmeal1 Comment on Holy waxed fruit BatmanJanuary 27, 2010 By Sue

Pen versus keyboard

My editing is done for the day and I’m ready to start writing. Much to my surprise, I reached for my notebook even though I’m sitting right in front of my computer.

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comouter, diary, notebooksLeave a Comment on Pen versus keyboardJanuary 26, 2010 By Sue

Plotting

I’m a pantser. Someone who usually writes by the seat of her pants. I need only a vague idea for a story before beginning. Some days it works better for me than others. Two of my collegues and I are currently developing a series of …

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Leave a Comment on PlottingJanuary 25, 2010 By Sue

Trying to be patient

Perry said it best, “It’s like waiting for Christmas except you don’t know what day it will arrive.”

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barnes & Noble, books, NaNoLeave a Comment on Trying to be patientJanuary 22, 2010January 23, 2010 By Sue

A new novel and more

It’s been a nutzoid few weeks and it promises only to get busier, I can’t keep the smile off of my face.

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Leave a Comment on A new novel and moreJanuary 20, 2010 By Sue

Promotion is harder and easier than I thought

How do I let people know without sounding like an overblown buffoon tooting her own horn.

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Leave a Comment on Promotion is harder and easier than I thoughtJanuary 13, 2010January 13, 2010 By Sue

The Making of Jake – pt 3

It’s been twenty years since I started writing the story about Jake and Kathryn. A lot has changed in my life and life in general. Even if your rewrite is only a few months after the initial writing, check it for current details. No matter what happens, don’t stop writing. This is perhaps the most important and hardest thing to do

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Dorothy Dearborn, rejections, writing1 Comment on The Making of Jake – pt 3January 11, 2010 By Sue

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