Rita Writes History

FLOAT THAT BASKET (Rewind)

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: January 01, 2010In: Writing TipsTags: author, creativity, writing advance, writing ideas, Writing Opportunity, Writing Tips5 Comments

There comes a point in every writer’s life when it’s time to float that basket. What I mean is, if you’ve written your story, edited it, tweaked it, listened to your critique buddies’ advice... Read more

$5,000 – $7,500…If You do it Right

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: August 18, 2009In: Writing TipsTags: creativity, History, self-starter, writing advance, writing ideas, Writing TipsNo Comments

What sort of advance can you expect for historical fiction? Read more

So You Wanna Be a Writer? HERE’S HOW TO GET STARTED.

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: June 25, 2009In: Shades of Greatness, Shades Writer, Writing TipsTags: African American, creativity, Humor, Re-invent, romance writers, self-starter, writing advance, writing ideas, Writing Opportunity, Writing Tips1 Comment

So you want to be a writer, huh? You’ve discovered that there’s something bubbling deep inside you, and lucky for you, it’s not stomach acid. Rather, it’s something creative; something cleve... Read more

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