Re-source From the Source of Creativity by Beth Barany
In this time of upheaval and potential for great change — for the better or worse is up to each of us –, I have some writing resources for you because through our art...
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Bored Soldiers: Bring Humor to Your Military Genre Story by Ann Woodford
When soldiers get bored they do some fun and interesting things. Great details to add to your military romance novel. Take it from a writer and former military spouse, Ann Woodford.
5 Things You Should Know and Do When You Inherit a Copyright by Kelley Way
A copyright will always outlive its creator. So what is a person supposed to do with a copyright once they inherit it? Discover the 5 things you should know and do when you inherit a copyright by literary lawyer, Kelly Way.
Making It Happen: Characters with Agency by Kay Keppler
Discover how to craft a story and characters readers love by creating a main character with agency, including a clear goal, motivation, and conflict by editor and novelist, Kay Keppler.
Panning for Gold: Story Past, Present, and Future by Nevada McPherson
All the talk about “the New Normal” and how things will never be the same again post-pandemic got me thinking about my novel-in-progress and how certain things in it would be different in today’s world. A writer’s creative process.
A Productive Rant About Setting Goals As A Writer: And how doing so will help set you free! by Keri Kruspe
Check out this productive rant about setting goals as a novelist, by sci-fi romance author, Keri Kruspe. Uncover how setting goals will help set you free and achieve what you want as a writer.
The Top Ten Writing Myths We Still Believe. Myths 1-5 by Catharine Bramkamp
Before you can move forward as a writer, it’s important to leave behind many of the durable writing myths that slow progress as well as set you up for disappointment and frustration. Here are the first five of ten by author and writing teacher, Catharine Bramkamp.
The Secret to Building a One-Sentence Pitch by Patricia Simpson
Create your pitch statement before you start writing a book, so it can become your secret weapon. But writing the one-sentence pitch is the most difficult task a writer faces. How do we coalesce the soul of our book into a few words?
Got COVID Writer’s Block? Get your Creativity Back with the Wisdom of the Five Elements by Marie Bowser
Have you been thinking “Wow! With the shelter-in-place I have all this extra time on my hands, now is my chance to pound out a work of creative genius!”? But then, when you sit down to the computer you’re feeling creatively stuck? Look to the Five Elements for help.
Building Plot in Your Story by Kay Keppler
If plot stymies you, as it does many people, you might be able to stimulate some ideas by thinking about your characters and what is likely to happen to a person like that. Ask yourself these questions. By novelist and editor, Kay Kappler.
Do You Use Gender Neutral Pronouns? by Willow Woodford
Humankind, we’ve realized that there is so much more to us than meets the eye. And gender is one of those things. Come explore gender neutral pronouns and why use them with author Willow Woodford.
Five Ways to Protect Yourself While Sheltering in Place by Kelley Way
Discover five ways to protect yourself while sheltering in place by literary lawyer, Kelley Way, so you’ll be better prepared for whatever life throws at you.
How to Find the Right Background Images for Your Author Website by Nate Hoffelder
Discover how to pick the right background images for your author website, so that you can catch your reader’s attention and entice them to find out more about your books by Wordpress expert, Nate Hoffelder.
You Have to Write It to Find Out by Nevada McPherson
You’ll never know, unless you try. When you write it down, that scene you’re playing with, you may discover, as writer and artist Nevada McPherson did, a pivotal scene in your story.
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