Category Archives: A Writing Sirloin Tip

What I Have Learned So Far – Sharing Secret One!

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

During the course of the year, I’ve learned quite a bit. I’m going to share it a little at a time. No need to overwhelm anyone. Secret 1 – Never give up. Never surrender. This isn’t an easy thing, but … Continue reading →

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What A Writer Needs – Part 1

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I’m pitch hitting for Gerri tonight due to an illness.  Which brings me to one of the most important things a writer needs in his or her life–sleep. Sleep restores us. It builds our energies. For some of us, sleep … Continue reading →

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Where Do You Find Inspiration?

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Writers, film makers, artists, dancers, designers, builders and just about everyone finds inspiration to create or do something.   I write from my dreams but often those dreams came because a topic or idea inspired them. Sometimes places influence stories. They may even become … Continue reading →

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The Devil’s in the Details: Food

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Characters eat.  What they eat and how they eat it can be very revealing about their character. In the movie “Grosse Pointe Blank”,  John John Cusack plays a hit man.   When he meets a rival hit man for lunch and terms … Continue reading →

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The Devil’s in the Details: The Name Game by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

“What’s in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet;” –William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet A name might only a small detail, but it isn’t.  It influences how readers feel about and … Continue reading →

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The Devil’s in the Details, Part 3 and also Comic Book Day

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Before we begin, I want everyone to know that in the United States, today is National Comic Book Day.  Participating comic book stores will be giving away comics.  I will be enjoying in this annual quest for goodies. **************************************************************************************** The … Continue reading →

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The Devil’s in the Details, Part 2 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Last week we talked about the details being in an item.  An item so powerful it practically became a character in the story. This week, your detail is more subtle but equally pivotal and powerful. It’s an action once taken … Continue reading →

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The Devil’s in the Details, Part 1 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Every writer knows that the details can enhance your book and give the reader a richer, more full story experience.  Exactly how important are the details?  What if it’s just one detail? Let’s me show you.   Sometimes details just make … Continue reading →

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Favorite Things, A Part of Characterization

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

In the “Sound of Music”, Maria sings about her favorite things. My Favorite Things by Maria Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings These are a … Continue reading →

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World Creation: Building Brand New Ones

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

A lot is happening and I mistakenly forgot to finish talking about World Creation:Building Brand New Ones.  It is a huge topic that could fill volumes, so I’m only give you some brief but important pointers here to get you … Continue reading →

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