Tag Archives: Writing Tips

Writing Inspiration is Everywhere

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

I am so excited to welcome fellow Fire & Ice YA author Laura Wolfe back to the blog today to help celebrate my BLOG’S BIRTHDAY, and to be part of the SHOWERS OF BOOKS BLOG HOP! A few months ago, … Continue reading →

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To “Grad School” or Not “to Grad School”—If That is Your Question

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

Playwright and poet Rita Anderson joins me here today to answer a question that many writers ask themselves: “Is grad school right for me?” To “Grad School” or Not “to Grad School”—If That is Your Question By Rita Anderson One … Continue reading →

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Our Roller Coaster Confidence

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

This past year has been a crazy year of ups and downs for me. Releasing a debut novel will do that to you! My guest today, Linda Legters describes how I often feel as a writer, and gives some great … Continue reading →

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I AM SO EMBARRASSED: A Writer’s Shame

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

I am finding new ways to humiliate myself lately. And I don’t mean that Pilates class I took this morning. On some level, it comes with the territory. We writers must expose ourselves to constant degradation. We share our dark … Continue reading →

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Time to Celebrate… and a GIVEAWAY!

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

I am excited to welcome award winning author of mysteries and thrillers, Darden North, M.D., to Not Even Joking today. After reading the post, be sure to leave a comment for a chance to win an audio book copy of … Continue reading →

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Guest Post by Cathy Perkins: Falling For…

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I am excited to welcome author Cathy Perkins to NOT EVEN JOKING today. Her post really got me thinking about my writing, my characters, my current WIP. She poses some wonderful (and for me, very timely) questions that will get … Continue reading →

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