Author Archives: Betsy Norman

Down “Write” Funny – The Early Bird Gets the Word (Count)

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Betsy Norman

I’ve told you about my Wednesday Brainstormer #WIPcrack crew. The one where we meet each week to inhale copious amounts of Starbucks and pound out word count. These women are my rock. But I have another writing group I want … Continue reading →

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Brainstormer Book Release!!

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Betsy Norman

Congratulations to one of our amazing Brainstormer crew – Liz Czukas!! Her debut novel, Ask Again Later, was released today!! Go and buy it RIGHT NOW: Amazon: http://amzn.to/1ghrhqx Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/1fRLN2j Indiebound: http://bit.ly/1nFr3M3

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Down “Write” Funny – Mentorship

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Betsy Norman

So, I fancy myself a bit of a mentor. *snort* Okay, so I blow a lot of smoke out of my cake-hole and pretend it’s important manna from writing heaven. It’s called fake confidence. I have loads of it. If … Continue reading →

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Down “Write” Funny – Here Comes the Judge!

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Betsy Norman

I’m a mama bear. Definition: Shit on me all you want. I have broad shoulders and I know how to flush. However, shit on my spawn, and we got problems, buddy. This is what happened. Gazelle Girl works out at … Continue reading →

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Down “Write” Funny – New Web Banner!!

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Betsy Norman

Ladies, Gentlemen and Squirrels – May I present my awesome new web banner, created by the even more awesome Elle J. Rossi!!! Please click my link and love it: BetsyNorman Then hustle your patookies over to EJR Digital Art to … Continue reading →

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Down “Write” Funny – So 2013 wasn’t The Year

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Betsy Norman

So 2013 wasn’t The Year. Wasn’t My Year. Oh. Well. That doesn’t mean I’ve quit. (It may mean I’ve been lazy, but this isn’t a confessional, so blah.) I had a lot of bright, shiny moments in 2013 that kept … Continue reading →

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Down “Write” Funny – How Does Band Compare to Writing?

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Betsy Norman

So I’m trapped at yet another one of my spawn’s high school required viewing events. This time, it’s a band concert. I’m scrunched into an auditorium chair clearly built for teenage bodies, playing with my phone like every other parent, … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Land – Repost

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Betsy Norman

I posted this last year – thought it might be worth a revisit to kick yourself (and me) in the pants. Enjoy! NaNoWriMo. No, I’m not saying “Hello!” from the planet Ork. NaNoWriMo is short for National Novel Writing Month. … Continue reading →

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Down “Write” Funny – Physical Therapy for Writers

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Betsy Norman

I’ve been gone awhile. Did you give a shit? No? Me neither, so there, blah. It’s my blog and I’ll do what I want. This summer has been filled with my physical issues finally put to rights. Health trumped blogging. … Continue reading →

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Writer Websites: Using WordPress to Make Your Site

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Betsy Norman

Thank you for posting this, Liz! I am re-posting your blog because there are WAY too many awesome links to be found, and also because I need to blow the cobwebs off of my own blog and utilize some of … Continue reading →

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