Ask the Author: Vickie Ray McEntire
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Vickie Ray McEntire
Clean the house - lol
Reward myself with another cup of coffee.
Make a list of things I'd like to write about.
Go for a drive. Ideas always hit me when I'm driving.
Read a book.
I don't think of it as writer's block. I allow myself to take breaks from a certain project if the story is not ready. I usually have 4-5 things going at a time.
Reward myself with another cup of coffee.
Make a list of things I'd like to write about.
Go for a drive. Ideas always hit me when I'm driving.
Read a book.
I don't think of it as writer's block. I allow myself to take breaks from a certain project if the story is not ready. I usually have 4-5 things going at a time.
Vickie Ray McEntire
Keep going.
Find or start a group of writers for critique and encouragement. My writers group has been invaluable on my writing journey. They have also become dear friends.
Start building your audience as soon as possible and look for opportunities to share your work.
Find or start a group of writers for critique and encouragement. My writers group has been invaluable on my writing journey. They have also become dear friends.
Start building your audience as soon as possible and look for opportunities to share your work.
Vickie Ray McEntire
I got the idea for the story of Little Bird & Myrtle Turtle from observing broken families. I noticed that sometimes the children in these families received the most encouragement and care from unexpected people. I love birds and included the turtle in honor of one of my sisters, whose nickname is Myrtle Turtle.
Vickie Ray McEntire
Inspiration comes from everywhere. I've learned to be looking for it and open to receiving it. Just this week I was sweeping and an essay idea came to me. Of course, I put the broom against the wall and went straight to my computer. Real life situations are great inspiration for telling stories.
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