Crafting a Killer: Motivation Matters by Laurel Osterkamp
Laurel Osterkamp has been crafting a killer for her newest novel. Join her as she shares what makes a villain believable.
Laurel Osterkamp has been crafting a killer for her newest novel. Join her as she shares what makes a villain believable.
Kirsten McNeill is back to tell you how to create with purpose. Now, it’s time to explore, so pick up your pen and see what happens!
Catherine Bramkamp just got back from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and she has a lot to share about the Bard’s “genius.”
With many classes and talks being given online, Kelley Way wants you to know about the legal side of recording guest speakers.
Laurel Osterkamp wants you to give audiobooks a try. When she did, she learned so much about self publishing. Here is what she learned.
Kirsten McNeill is back with part 2 of her “Create with Purpose” series, this time focussing on the importance of reflection & clarity.
Catherine Bramkamp cautions us to not blindly put together the IKEA furniture of our manuscript, instead to be intentional with our work.
LA Bourgeois shares her expert opinion on how to find words when you’re toeing burnout: Take a break! Read on to find out how.
You’ve found the perfect collaborator, how can you ensure you’ll work together seamlessly? Kelley Way shares how to work with a co-author.
Can someone really wink and grimace at the same time? Editor Kristin Noland explains her process of writing realistic concurrent actions.
Laurel Osterkamp visited the Country Music Hall of Fame and returned with fascinating lyrical analysis of renowned songwriter Dolly Parton.
Kirsten McNeill knows it’s hard to create with purpose, you need confidence and awareness. Here’s how to start to build them in yourself.
Is it worth it to put in months of work for a play that’s only an hour? Catherine Bramkamp talks about the artistic process in this article.
LA Bourgeois tells us what to do when we’re overwhelmed by our reading list. It’s simple… find time to read more! She shares how.
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