Author Susan Eschbach

Science fiction writer from southwest Missouri. Born and raised in Kansas City.

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Happy National Typewriter Day! Anybody still use one?

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Kudos to the Butterfield MO Firefighters Auxiliary for spectacular fireworks and a great time 6-28-24.

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@Hilly_Barmby Just did that day before yesterday. You can put the two MS side by side on the screen. Check the first word of each line. If they're the same--no edits. If they're different, look for the difference. It's a fairly fast way to scan and retrieve the edits from the wrong MS.

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@vivithewritaaa Don't be afraid of the big bad "no." Remember J.K. Rowling was rejected 70 times before she got published. Don't you know those other publishers have kicked themselves over and over?

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@NathanJonesBook I like the sign on our library wall. "A great library has something in it to offend everyone."

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@lucasgfreeman Every writer's struggle. A is easy, you know what's happening. B is easy, because you know what happens next. Getting from A to B is a pain in the ....

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@Wrestling_Words I write scifi, so I like to think about where the world is in relation to its star, what kind of star, which leads me to what kind of light the world enjoys, what seasons, and how many moons.

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@TCWestminster I'd say True Plantser is a pretty accurate description of my process. Thanks for giving me a lable.

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@kctorawrites Pokey was one of my favorites!

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@OWHAuthor What a great story concept.

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Had lots of fun at the senior center. WON dominoes, went out 4 times. #amwriting #seniors

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@jzpitts One of the best approaches is to talk with other writers. My critique group is great for that, but writing conferences can also inspire you.

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@joan_galt Try adding a little "flesh" with deeper emotions and sensory details such as sounds, smells, touches, etc.

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Had Valentine's lunch at Cassville Senior Ctr. Students from Jobs For American Graduates (JAG) served desserts and drinks and joined us for dominoes.

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@PrixGautney In the same chair my cat wants.

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@krazykeithrules How old is he/she? Our 18-year-old follows my husband and cries when he's gone. Our dog did the same with me when he got old and knew the end was near. Or maybe he's cold? Ours are fighting us for our chairs after we get up. (They want the warm spot).

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This is my driveway--sleet, not snow. No excuse not to write--right?

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@PrixGautney Recognized it as your post the minute I saw it! We love squirrels. There ought to be a # just for that, don't you think?

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@AlexLucoMusic Hence the designation space opera.

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@VickieMWV Lucky you. It's sleeting here and my plans for the day are cancelled. The trees are pretty, though.