Teeth. Nipple. Tongue. Then… #writingprompts #writedialogue #dirtywritingsecrets
I might be ovulating. That’s not the writing prompt. This is: . Teeth. Nipple. Tongue. Then, teeth again. The Rules: Beginners: Set a timer for five to 15 minutes. If you’re just beginning a writing practice, write for five minutes.
Teeth. Nipple. Tongue. Then… #writingprompts #writedialogue #dirtywritingsecrets
I might be ovulating. That’s not the writing prompt. This is: . Teeth. Nipple. Tongue. Then, teeth again. The Rules: Beginners: Set a timer for five to 15 minutes. If you’re just beginning a writing practice, write for five minutes.
The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory revisited #bookreview #historicalnovel #alliknowabouthistoryilearntfromfiction
I had a chance to hear the legendary, amazing, awesome Philippa Gregory speak at a Calgary Wordfest event a couple of weeks ago. She was promoting her new novel, Tidelands, but generously recognized that most of us were there for
The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory revisited #bookreview #historicalnovel #alliknowabouthistoryilearntfromfiction
I had a chance to hear the legendary, amazing, awesome Philippa Gregory speak at a Calgary Wordfest event a couple of weeks ago. She was promoting her new novel, Tidelands, but generously recognized that most of us were there for
Rumi on self-adoration #quote #rumi #persianpoets #sufimystic #whosaidthat
Jane’s Persian obsession continued: For some time, like everyone, I adored myself, Blind to others, I kept hearing my own name. Rumi This quote is from Elif Shafak’s novel The Forty Rules of Love, which, on my second read-through, is better than on the first. I’m still not sure why it
Rumi on self-adoration #quote #rumi #persianpoets #sufimystic #whosaidthat
Jane’s Persian obsession continued: For some time, like everyone, I adored myself, Blind to others, I kept hearing my own name. Rumi This quote is from Elif Shafak’s novel The Forty Rules of Love, which, on my second read-through, is better than on the first. I’m still not sure why it
Rough Draft Confessions: not a guide to writing and selling romance and erotica but I put those words in the title anyway
So I’m not going to tell you the story of what the most contentious point of negotiation between me and my editor at Harper Collins was over Tell Me, but if you need to know (and your probably do), it’s
Rough Draft Confessions: not a guide to writing and selling romance and erotica but I put those words in the title anyway
So I’m not going to tell you the story of what the most contentious point of negotiation between me and my editor at Harper Collins was over Tell Me, but if you need to know (and your probably do), it’s
Monday writing prompt #writingprompts #writedialogue #dirtywritingsecrets
I love writing dialogue. You? Good. That’s how we start today. “No,” he said, and turned away. The Rules: Beginners: Set a timer for five to 15 minutes. If you’re just beginning a writing practice, write for five minutes.
Monday writing prompt #writingprompts #writedialogue #dirtywritingsecrets
I love writing dialogue. You? Good. That’s how we start today. “No,” he said, and turned away. The Rules: Beginners: Set a timer for five to 15 minutes. If you’re just beginning a writing practice, write for five minutes.
And now, for something completely different: Jane falls in love with Ryder Carroll #bulletjournal #bookreview
Ok, people. Here’s the thing. I’ve heard about the Bullet Journal forever. I live with a Bullet Journaller. I teach (my perverted interpretation) of Bullet Journalling in my Organized Creative workshops. I bought The Bullet Journal Method pretty much as
And now, for something completely different: Jane falls in love with Ryder Carroll #bulletjournal #bookreview
Ok, people. Here’s the thing. I’ve heard about the Bullet Journal forever. I live with a Bullet Journaller. I teach (my perverted interpretation) of Bullet Journalling in my Organized Creative workshops. I bought The Bullet Journal Method pretty much as
Shams of Tabriz on solitude #quote #whosaidthat #sufism #persianpoets
As you know, I have a thing for the Persian poets. Sufi mystics. Also, solitude. But a special kind of solitude: Be among the people, but be alone. Don’t live your life in seclusion, but be solitary. Shams of Tabriz mjanecolette TellMe@mjanecolette.com YES! MY LIFE NEEDS MORE LOVE LETTERS! 💕 SIGN UP
Shams of Tabriz on solitude #quote #whosaidthat #sufism #persianpoets
As you know, I have a thing for the Persian poets. Sufi mystics. Also, solitude. But a special kind of solitude: Be among the people, but be alone. Don’t live your life in seclusion, but be solitary. Shams of Tabriz mjanecolette TellMe@mjanecolette.com YES! MY LIFE NEEDS MORE LOVE LETTERS! 💕 SIGN UP
Tell Me…what were you thinking when you wrote this book?
I started writing Tell Me in December 2012, and finished it in June 2013—then didn’t look at it again until July 2014… had an offer on it from Harper Collins’ Mischief (RIP, my imprint) before the end of August, but
Tell Me…what were you thinking when you wrote this book?
I started writing Tell Me in December 2012, and finished it in June 2013—then didn’t look at it again until July 2014… had an offer on it from Harper Collins’ Mischief (RIP, my imprint) before the end of August, but
Erica Jong explains why dictators don’t like sex #whosaidthat #hotquote
And now, a few words from Erica Jong: If sex and creativity are often seen by dictators as subversive activities, it’s because they lead to the knowledge that you own your own body (and with it your own voice), and that’s the most revolutionary insight of all. Now go use that voice you own, kitten. Roar, don’t meow. Fine. Meow if you want to. But keep them claws sharp. mjanecolette TellMe@mjanecolette.com YES! MY LIFE NEEDS MORE LOVE LETTERS!
Erica Jong explains why dictators don’t like sex #whosaidthat #hotquote
And now, a few words from Erica Jong: If sex and creativity are often seen by dictators as subversive activities, it’s because they lead to the knowledge that you own your own body (and with it your own voice), and that’s the most revolutionary insight of all. Now go use that voice you own, kitten. Roar, don’t meow. Fine. Meow if you want to. But keep them claws sharp. mjanecolette TellMe@mjanecolette.com YES! MY LIFE NEEDS MORE LOVE LETTERS!
Death of a Chocoholic by Lee Hollis #minibookreview
So, I read this book… BLURB: Food and cocktails columnist Hayley Powell is not looking for love this Valentine’s Day. Of course she also isn’t planning on looking for a murderer. . . Fed up with dating after a disastrous
Death of a Chocoholic by Lee Hollis #minibookreview
So, I read this book… BLURB: Food and cocktails columnist Hayley Powell is not looking for love this Valentine’s Day. Of course she also isn’t planning on looking for a murderer. . . Fed up with dating after a disastrous
The scent was overpowering and she wanted to scream #writingprompt #dirtywritingsecrets
You provide the discipline. I provide the inspiration. Deal? Deal. Writing prompt: The scent was overpowering and she wanted to scream Need more? How (and why) to work with writing prompts: M. Jane Colette’s short primer on this amazing censor-buster
The scent was overpowering and she wanted to scream #writingprompt #dirtywritingsecrets
You provide the discipline. I provide the inspiration. Deal? Deal. Writing prompt: The scent was overpowering and she wanted to scream Need more? How (and why) to work with writing prompts: M. Jane Colette’s short primer on this amazing censor-buster
The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak #minibookreview
People, this book: BLURB: Ella Rubenstein is forty years old and unhappily married when she takes a job as a reader for a literary agent. Her first assignment is to read and report on Sweet Blasphemy, a novel written by a
The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak #minibookreview
People, this book: BLURB: Ella Rubenstein is forty years old and unhappily married when she takes a job as a reader for a literary agent. Her first assignment is to read and report on Sweet Blasphemy, a novel written by a
He reached for the lipstick with a grin #writingprompt #dirtywritingsecrets
No rest for the wicked! Happy Labo(u)r Day… but you gotta write today too. Writing prompt: He reached for the lipstick with a grin. Need more? How (and why) to work with writing prompts: M. Jane Colette’s short primer on
He reached for the lipstick with a grin #writingprompt #dirtywritingsecrets
No rest for the wicked! Happy Labo(u)r Day… but you gotta write today too. Writing prompt: He reached for the lipstick with a grin. Need more? How (and why) to work with writing prompts: M. Jane Colette’s short primer on
7 Books To Get You Creatively Organized this Summer: #7 The Four Desires by Rod Stryker #organizedcreative #dirtywritingsecrets
For the rest of this summer, Saturday posts on the blog will feature the seven books that I consider the foundational texts of my creatively organized life. This week, let me introduce you to The Four Desires by Rod Stryker.
7 Books To Get You Creatively Organized this Summer: #7 The Four Desires by Rod Stryker #organizedcreative #dirtywritingsecrets
For the rest of this summer, Saturday posts on the blog will feature the seven books that I consider the foundational texts of my creatively organized life. This week, let me introduce you to The Four Desires by Rod Stryker.
And again, with the Princess Bride #truelove #princessbride
This line is not in the movie. But OMFG. “Do I love you? My God, if your love were a grain of sand, mine would be a universe of beaches.” ― William Goldman The Princess Bride mjanecolette TellMe@mjanecolette.com WANT LOVE
And again, with the Princess Bride #truelove #princessbride
This line is not in the movie. But OMFG. “Do I love you? My God, if your love were a grain of sand, mine would be a universe of beaches.” ― William Goldman The Princess Bride mjanecolette TellMe@mjanecolette.com WANT LOVE
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh #amazingread #bookreview
I fell in love last week, and I want you to meet her. You know how people say, don’t judge a book by its cover? I totally judge all books by their covers; when I pop into my local public
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh #amazingread #bookreview
I fell in love last week, and I want you to meet her. You know how people say, don’t judge a book by its cover? I totally judge all books by their covers; when I pop into my local public
“And that’s why we need a safe word.” #writingprompt #dirtywritingsecrets
Happy Monday! Writing prompt: “And that’s why we need a safe word.” Need more? How (and why) to work with writing prompts: M. Jane Colette’s short primer on this amazing censor-buster The first 30 or so Writing Prompts from the
“And that’s why we need a safe word.” #writingprompt #dirtywritingsecrets
Happy Monday! Writing prompt: “And that’s why we need a safe word.” Need more? How (and why) to work with writing prompts: M. Jane Colette’s short primer on this amazing censor-buster The first 30 or so Writing Prompts from the
7 Books To Get You Creatively Organized this Summer: #6 The Life Organizer: A Woman’s Guide to a Mindful Year by Jennifer Louden #organizedcreative #dirtywritingsecrets
For the rest of this summer, Saturday posts on the blog will feature the seven books that I consider the foundational texts of my creatively organized life. This week, let me introduce you to The Life Organizer: A Woman’s Guide
7 Books To Get You Creatively Organized this Summer: #6 The Life Organizer: A Woman’s Guide to a Mindful Year by Jennifer Louden #organizedcreative #dirtywritingsecrets
For the rest of this summer, Saturday posts on the blog will feature the seven books that I consider the foundational texts of my creatively organized life. This week, let me introduce you to The Life Organizer: A Woman’s Guide
True love is the greatest thing in the world, except for a nice sandwich #princessbride
Twoo woove… “Sonny, true love is the greatest thing in the world. Except for a nice M.L.T., a mutton, lettuce, and tomato sandwich, where the mutton is nice and lean, and the tomato is ripe. They’re so perky. I
True love is the greatest thing in the world, except for a nice sandwich #princessbride
Twoo woove… “Sonny, true love is the greatest thing in the world. Except for a nice M.L.T., a mutton, lettuce, and tomato sandwich, where the mutton is nice and lean, and the tomato is ripe. They’re so perky. I
“I don’t want to tell you all about me. I want to tell you all about you.”
If you learn to organize your desires and demands and shoot them into something that is more than just about being you, you start to communicate. … I will steal directly from life [but] I don’t want to tell you
“I don’t want to tell you all about me. I want to tell you all about you.”
If you learn to organize your desires and demands and shoot them into something that is more than just about being you, you start to communicate. … I will steal directly from life [but] I don’t want to tell you
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