On Writing | K.J. Scrim, Author

It’s Almost Over, Saying Goodbye to 2017

Posted on December 6, 2017 8 Comments

What many people may not realize about being a writer is that it can be nerve wracking. We writers pour our hearts and souls into what we do, and if there is a single misspelled word we feel failure. It is not an easy job, but one that we all feel crazily compelled to do. […]

NaNoWriMo – 2017

Posted on November 1, 2017 17 Comments

It is that time of the month again where I join with other writers to discuss the “dark side” of being a writer. Actually, that might be a bit of a strong term, but it will do for now. On the first Wednesday of every month Insecure Writer’s Support Group (#IWSG) posts one or two subject questions […]

Pop’s Story

Posted on October 30, 2017 Leave a Comment

I recently completed editing my great grandfather’s autobiographical manuscript about his life as a railroad man in the early 1900’s. It was inspirational to read his words and be a part of something he started to write so long ago. He wrote everything in longhand and, in turn, my great aunt would put the words […]

#IWSG – A Writer’s Retreat

Posted on August 4, 2017 Leave a Comment

The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. I just learned about this fun group from Shannon Lawrence, who is a fellow writer and blogger. Just the title of the group screamed that I needed to check it out. This group was founded by Alex J. Cavanaugh so writers could virtually gather to express […]

Star Struck

Posted on May 23, 2017 Leave a Comment

On May 15th, 2017, Margo Catts launched her debut novel, Among the Lesser Gods. Normally I would be writing a review of her book – which I will be doing soon – but today I am writing about my experience of being “Star Struck”. I have always felt that every human is just a person […]

Dragon Naturally Speaking

Posted on February 22, 2017 Leave a Comment

I just purchased the new software called Dragon Naturally Speaking. I have been working with it for just a short while. Actually, only about an hour. This blog post is the first sizable bit of writing that I have done with it. I decided to purchase the software mostly because I broke my arm last […]

Leap

Posted on February 29, 2016 Leave a Comment

During the month of February I joined a group of writers in a writing challenge. The gist of it was to write everyday for the month of February with the end result being that good habits will continue through the rest of the year. Today is the final day of that challenge and for this […]

Opinion – Harper Lee

Posted on February 19, 2016 Leave a Comment

…if there is anything I never want published – I’ll destroy any and all copies…

Welcome 2016

Posted on January 4, 2016 Leave a Comment

We just crossed into a new year…are you excited? If you said, “YES!” then I’m with you. I am really looking forward to this year and what secrets it holds.The future is never certain, but I will make the best of it. My plan for 2016 is pretty simple; publish my debut novel The Manx. […]

99 Questions to Ask Your Character

Posted on June 20, 2015 Leave a Comment

Characters need to live and breathe through your story which, in turn, brings your story to life. If they don’t have odd quirks, a childhood, a family, nor any fears, hopes and dreams, then they are just letters on a page. Even with a well-developed protagonist your words will fall flat if your supporting cast […]