Ask the Author: Nancy Cupp
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Nancy Cupp
She saved for a year for her Las Vegas vacation. She had tickets to a country music festival on October 2, 2017.
Nancy Cupp
The novella, Arnold, is my most recent book. I got the idea for him from a boy who was a bully in the sixth grade. (That was more than fifty years ago) This kid would follow me home and say things that terrified me. He never touched me, but I was sure he was going to. Even when I took evasive measures, he would find me. (it still gives me the creeps)
I'm pretty sure he grew up and became a slimy, womanizing, terrorist. Actually, my family moved away (not because of Arnold) and I never saw him again. He could be a pastor of a church for all I know. (But I doubt it)
I'm pretty sure he grew up and became a slimy, womanizing, terrorist. Actually, my family moved away (not because of Arnold) and I never saw him again. He could be a pastor of a church for all I know. (But I doubt it)
Nancy Cupp
Don't ever think it's not good enough to keep working on. When you write it may not be polished and perfect-- that's what editors and rewrites are for. It would be a rare author who writes something and is satisfied with it the first time.
When I start a project I just let it bounce around in my head for a few days, then I write down the main ideas. When I start writing, it's fast and furious with no attention paid to spelling, grammar, or even if the loose ends match up. That's the rough draft. Nobody but me ever sees it.
But don't stop at the end of your first draft! This is when the real writing starts. Let it sit for a few days (not a month!) then re-read it, and re-write it. Wash, rinse, repeat. Chances are your story won't leave you alone during the 'rest' time between re-writes. That's where new ideas and solutions to the plot holes happen.
Writing is a slow process of frantic scribbling and deep thinking. Once you start, just get out of your own way and allow it to happen. Shut off your inner editor that says you can't do it!
When I start a project I just let it bounce around in my head for a few days, then I write down the main ideas. When I start writing, it's fast and furious with no attention paid to spelling, grammar, or even if the loose ends match up. That's the rough draft. Nobody but me ever sees it.
But don't stop at the end of your first draft! This is when the real writing starts. Let it sit for a few days (not a month!) then re-read it, and re-write it. Wash, rinse, repeat. Chances are your story won't leave you alone during the 'rest' time between re-writes. That's where new ideas and solutions to the plot holes happen.
Writing is a slow process of frantic scribbling and deep thinking. Once you start, just get out of your own way and allow it to happen. Shut off your inner editor that says you can't do it!
Nancy Cupp
I've found the best way to find stories is not to look for them. Most of my ideas come to me when I'm busy doing something else that is unrelated to writing. Once a book is underway, the characters tend to take over. They have conversations with each other and with me throughout the day.
As for getting the inspiration to sit down and write, I keep a schedule where I do something related to writing each day. I look forward to this time, for me it's early in the morning.
As for getting the inspiration to sit down and write, I keep a schedule where I do something related to writing each day. I look forward to this time, for me it's early in the morning.
Nancy Cupp
I am currently writing a character profile for Arnold, the "bad boy" in Driving in Traffick. It will be a free novella similar to Blaize.
I also am working on the next book of the Margret Malone series. This book will feature Blaize, one of the minor characters in Driving in Traffick. Blaize is becoming one of my favorite characters. I think she is a remarkable character, however, she really doesn't know how special she is--yet.
I've also written a book for teens about a girl from New York City who has an addicted mother. Her story begins when she is dumped off by her mom to live with her uncle who is nearly blind. The uncle lives in a small town in the mid-west where he used to be a horse trainer. This book is currently being edited and should be published by the end of the year.
I also am working on the next book of the Margret Malone series. This book will feature Blaize, one of the minor characters in Driving in Traffick. Blaize is becoming one of my favorite characters. I think she is a remarkable character, however, she really doesn't know how special she is--yet.
I've also written a book for teens about a girl from New York City who has an addicted mother. Her story begins when she is dumped off by her mom to live with her uncle who is nearly blind. The uncle lives in a small town in the mid-west where he used to be a horse trainer. This book is currently being edited and should be published by the end of the year.
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