Why did you become a writer?

I'm not sure many writers can adequately answer this question and there are probably as many answers as there are writers.

However, I'll give it my best shot...

I write because...

• If I don't write I'll go insane
• I love words, adore phrases, studying them deep into the night
• I've had stories rumbling through my mind my whole life. Imagine my susprise to discover not *everyone* has the pleasure of an internal television set...

On a lesser note, I love the writing lifestyle.

Where do your story ideas come from?

Not a clue. They're just there.

Do you accept story ideas?

Nope. I don't read any queries sent to Filbert Publishing either. If you have a story idea, I suggest you develop and write it yourself.

When it comes time to actually set words to paper, that's when you discover who the true writers are.

This may sound harsh, but wanna-bes talk about writing, read writing books, and study the craft. True writers write.

How do I find out when you're going to be in my area?

Keep your eye on the blog. 

I don't get out much, preferring to stick close to my office and tap away at the computer.

But I do get out now and again. Surf to this page to find out if I'm coming to your area. If I am, by all means shoot me an e-mail. I'd love to hook up and have a quick cup of coffee before I head back to the great white north. I always love talking shop with other writers.

What's your e-mail address?

You can contact me at beth(a)bethannerickson.com. Generally speaking I may (or may not) be able to get back to you in a timely manner.

When is your birthday?

11/14.

Will you read my manuscript and critique it?

Nope. Don't even send it. If you want a manuscript considered for publication, surf to the FilbertPublishing.com submissions page and follow their requirements.

Give me the name of a good, reputable agent/publisher.

I talk about this extensively in Writing Etc., the free e-mag for freelance writers. You can check it out at http://FilbertPublishing.com

Can you give me some writing tips?

Again, I suggest you subscribe to Writing Etc. at http://FilbertPublishing.com. You'll receive a free e-book called "Power Queries" when you subscribe and have access to free writing e-courses along with a ton of articles.

Do you teach any seminars or courses?

Yup. You can check out http://3Chix.com as well as my blog.

When's your next book coming out?

I just received the rights back for all my titles and am in the process of getting feet under them again.

After that, I've got two nonfiction titles in the works as well as two fiction titles. Keep an eye on this site to find out when they'll be released. Get more information here as well.

Got more questions? E-mail them to Beth(a)BethAnnErickson.com