Below is the post that got me into the semi-finals at Writer Unboxed. I’m grateful Kathleen and Therese didn’t call it an essay at the time; that word and I are not on the best of terms. MUSE IS NOT THE BOSS OF ME I’m in a coffee house and I’m supposed to be writing a blog post that will both inspire [...]
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Muse Is Not the Boss of Me
Posted by Jan O'Hara (Tartitude) on 04/14/2010
http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2010/04/14/muse-is-not-the-boss-of-me/
Once Upon a Label
A parable about labels and how they can make a darn fine writer’s antagonist.
Posted by Jan O'Hara (Tartitude) on 02/18/2010
http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2010/02/18/once-upon-a-label/
Up the Writing Creek with a Dissolving Paddle
Will you all hate me if I have nothing original to say today? My butt’s getting kicked by a scene that’s got a start and an ending, but a middle that’s completely uncrossable. (In this metaphor, the scene is a river. Normally one that looks like this):
Posted by Jan O'Hara (Tartitude) on 02/15/2010
http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/up-the-writing-creek-with-a-dissolving-paddle/
Broad Hints, Zombies, and Mumblemumble
1. It’s February, which means the approach of Valentine’s Day. The Tart likes chocolate (Godiva), gift certificates to Chapters/Indigo (not the A monstrosity, thank you very much), and cowboys. 2. The last item in #1 doesn’t ship very well through Canada Post. They get stuck in the mail slot, and waiting 2-4 weeks for delivery tends to [...]
Posted by Jan O'Hara (Tartitude) on 02/05/2010
http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2010/02/05/zombies-and-mumblemumble/
Laura Kinsale on Writing, Sirens, and “Lessons in French”
Posted by Jan O'Hara (Tartitude) on 01/27/2010
http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/laura-kinsale-lessons-in-french/
A Charitable Cause
When her critique partner seems to be floundering for muse avatars, Hope launches a Hunk Drive. Will you assist in this charitable endeavour?
Posted by Jan O'Hara (Tartitude) on 11/01/2009
http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2009/11/01/charitable-cause/
Murphy’s Law, As It Applies To Writers
Hope lists thirteen misfortunes that are certain to interfere with her writing.
Posted by Jan O'Hara (Tartitude) on 10/28/2009
http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2009/10/28/murphys-law-as-it-applies-to-writers/
Jan O’Hara (aka “The Tart”)
You've reached Tartitude, land of pith and zest, blogging home of contemporary romance writer, Jan O'Hara. Wonder why I'm obsessed with all things citrus? Read this.
What you need to know about me:
- I'm funny, modest, and extraordinarily lucky to be the current Voice of the Unpublished Writer at Writer Unboxed. (Longer bio here.)
- Although I'm an introvert, I've included mucho ways to contact me below. I hope you use some of them.
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