About Rachel

  • Website: http://rachelhorwitz.com
  • Email: email
  • Biography: "I want adventure in the great wide somewhere, I want it more than I can tell. And for once it might be grand, to have someone understand, I want so much more than what they've got planned."

Posts by Rachel:

0

Why A Fantasy- Guest Blog

Posted by Rachel on March 2, 2012 in guest post, writing |

For today’s post, I have written a guest blog for Marilyn Almodovar (@LynAlmodovar) about why I write young adult fantasy.

There’s two answers to that question. One is short and one is long. To read both, please visit her blog here.

2

Sensible Sensory

Posted by Rachel on February 28, 2012 in description, editing, emotion, writing, writing tips |

When you read over your newly crafted scene, you’re first reaction is generally positive, isn’t it? Writing is no simple feat, after all. Even on the first draft you have accomplished something amazing. You have translated a thought that once lived in your head and molded it into a scene on paper that others can […]

3

Book Building: The Sandwich Method

Posted by Rachel on February 24, 2012 in characters, hamburger, how-to, plot, structure, writing tips |

Ideas are flooding your head, grasping for your attention during every waking moment and demanding to be written. It’s good that you decided to START your book off on the right foot, but now it’s time to write and you’re stumped. This isn’t regular ole writers block either. This is the fundamental challenge of how […]

2

Writer’s Sketch 6: A Slow Winter’s Day

Posted by Rachel on February 20, 2012 in action, description, writer's sketch |

The sound of a clock ticking off the seconds remains my only company. It’s a slow day. Winter seldom brings visitors to my humble shop near the outskirts of town. A dizzying glow of light flickers as the filament in my sole lamp is sure to die out soon. Thankfully, the day grants several more […]

Copyright © 2010-2026 You Are What You Write All rights reserved.
This site is using the Desk Mess Mirrored theme, v2.5, from BuyNowShop.com.