On Writing | Vicki Hinze

WHERE’S THE PASSION?

by Vicki Hinze | May 2, 2005 | On Writing

“Find your passion, then make it happen.” –Flashdance Every once in a while, I’m reminded why passion for what you’re doing is not only preferable, but critical. If you doubt it, just put yourself in the position of doing something you...

PLAN B

by Vicki Hinze | Apr 29, 2005 | On Writing

“Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.” -Charles Spurgeon I like organization. It doesn’t come naturally to me; I have to work at it. But I’ve found that without a daily plan, I get far less...

CREATING SERIES

by Vicki Hinze | Apr 23, 2005 | On Writing

Q. I want to create a series with another writer. You’ve done this. Any advice? I’ve done this–co-created projects–several times, yes, and I’ll share. Understand, please, I’m under a tight deadline, so I’m sharing off the top...

Writing Outside the Box

by Vicki Hinze | Apr 19, 2005 | On Writing

Writers who’ve been writing for some time typically settle in and write similar stories. That is, after all, natural to the writer but wise for building a readership. The writer feels comfortable writing in their chosen area, develops a sense of expertise born...

LANGUAGE IN WRITING

by Vicki Hinze | Apr 7, 2005 | On Writing

Yesterday, via email, I received what ranks as one of the more unusual questions about my writing. I was asked why I didn’t use the “F Word” in my books. I thought I’d answer that here. While it wouldn’t be unusual–with some of the...

THE SECRET

by Vicki Hinze | Apr 6, 2005 | On Writing

This past weekend, I had the privilege and pleasure of speaking to FCRW, a group of writers to whom I’ve had a special attachment for a very long time. While sitting in on another’s workshop, she teased that I had “the secret” and...