Ask the Author: Deborah Swenson
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Deborah Swenson
I try to prevent writer's block by taking one day a week away from all electronic devices. I will be honest this doesn't always work. During this time I'll spend hours in my sewing room quilting or I go for a drive through the countryside. It's here the creative (writing) juices are renewed and I then have more energy to give to my writing.
Deborah Swenson
Being able to create a story from the heart.
Bringing that story and characters to life.
Creating a story that readers love to read.
Receiving feedback from readers. This is so helpful when writing the next book.
Bringing that story and characters to life.
Creating a story that readers love to read.
Receiving feedback from readers. This is so helpful when writing the next book.
Deborah Swenson
Many people say they would like to write a book or that they have a great story idea but they never follow through.
The best advice I can give for aspiring writers is:
1) Start writing.
2) Don't give up because you get a rejection letter.
3) Do your research, and
4) Take writing classes at your local college. Attend writer's workshops and conferences.
Become a sponge and soak up all the information you can.
The best advice I can give for aspiring writers is:
1) Start writing.
2) Don't give up because you get a rejection letter.
3) Do your research, and
4) Take writing classes at your local college. Attend writer's workshops and conferences.
Become a sponge and soak up all the information you can.
Deborah Swenson
I'm currently working on Book Two in the Desert Hills Trilogy titled "Till My Last Day."
Deborah Swenson
During my career, I had the opportunity to write technical manuals, texts, and professional articles. They were necessary, but not something you'd want to curl up with on a cold winter's night. I realized they were a great jumping off point for my writing fiction. So, I combined my love of the West with characters I fell in love with.
Deborah Swenson
When I attended a writers conference in 2013 one of the featured speakers sent out a challenge to attendees to write a book in 9 months. It had to be new and not a current work-in-progress (WIP). I took the challenge and while on vacation I wrote the first draft in a two-week period.
I love the South West, so I decided to use that as the place my story takes place.
I love the South West, so I decided to use that as the place my story takes place.
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