Category Archives: Writing

15 Sleeps Until Christmas

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Suzanne Schultz Pick

Okay, kids. This is another post that I’ve started to write but, unlike the countless others, I’m going to post this. Everything has been good and fine here. I think I have about everything I need for Christmas Day. (There’s … Continue reading →

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Annoying career choices

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Suzanne Schultz Pick

Supply Teaching I do not understand how the Department of Education works here. I really don’t. Supply teachers are paid all sorts of different amounts, then when they offer you a job for the day, they offer it to you … Continue reading →

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Quitting NaNo and choosing a book’s teen audience

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Suzanne Schultz Pick

I absolutely refuse to make a post about tips for writers, so this isn’t one. I taught writing, and I’ve taken classes on writing. Some tips are relevant, yes. Ending a story with “it was all a dream” is a … Continue reading →

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Rules for writing and outlining blues

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Suzanne Schultz Pick

I talked on Twitter all yesterday about the rules of outlining. I had this seemingly good idea this summer, I wrote some ideas for scenes and what I wanted to happen, then I started getting into the “How to Structure … Continue reading →

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The Eve of All Hallows’ Eve

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Suzanne Schultz Pick

I’m I’m lying on the couch. I have been at the computer, in the computer chair, more than usual (sadly not working as much as playing Sims 3) and it’s caused my back to argue with me a bit. (Just … Continue reading →

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