How to Develop a Thick Skin by Debb Stanton
I’d define the term “thick skin” as, “Confidence in one’s own abilities; a person’s ability to withstand arrows and barbs thrown at them; the ability to not take everything personally.”
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Now What? (As If I Didn’t Know) by Nevada McPherson
I had a storyline but didn’t know exactly where my some of my new material would fit in so I just typed!
What is Transformative Journaling and Why is it Different from Regular Journaling? by Catharine Bramkamp
Transformative Journaling – the idea of writing straight from your sub conscious, circumventing the conscious, editorial section of your brain can uncover and express greater truths and insights.
Apps to Keep Your Writing on Track by Vanessa Kier
One of the best ways to stay motivated as a writer is to track your progress. One of the advantage of using an app is that some of them offer pretty graphs or charts.
The ID of Promoting Oneself: The Strange and Confusing Road to Getting Published Part 4 by Keri Kruspe
I don’t know about you but promoting and marketing (in the words of my generation) is not my thing. All I want to do is write! Waah….
Find Your Character’s Tipping Point by Kay Keppler
Have you ever changed your mind about something substantial? If you ever shifted your opinion, why did you? And how did that decision shift your world view or how you lived your life?
It’s All in the Journey by Nevada McPherson
This week I’ve been discussing story structure with my classes and it started me thinking about how the steps of the Hero’s Journey might look if I were to try and trace those steps through my own life.
The Journey is the Story by Catharine Bramkamp
Let’s welcome back Catharine Bramkamp as she shares with us “The Journey is the Story.” Enjoy! While teaching Scene and Plot Boot Camp with CS Lakin…
To Be (wide) or Not to Be (wide)…That is the Question by Keri Kruspe
The third in a series on the Strange and Confusing Road to Getting Published series by Keri Kruspe: “To Be (wide) or Not to Be (wide)…That is the Question.” Enjoy!
Three Tools for Planning Your NaNoWriMo Novel by Vanessa Kier
Writers across the globe are jotting down plot ideas and character notes. In this post, I’m going to introduce you to three tools you can use for planning your novel
The Strange and Confusing Road to Getting Published Part 2 By Keri Kruspe
Well, first things first. You gotta know where you’ve been to know where you’re going. So let’s see what have I accomplished to have my trilogy published?
Revealing Backstory through Nonverbal Communication by Kay Keppler
Getting backstory right is difficult. Authors want readers to understand what made their characters into the people they are, but the usual backstory techniques.
Taking the Plunge by Nevada McPherson
Taking the Plunge – NaNoWriMo. I’ve made up my mind to participate in this year’s NaNoWriMo, the challenge where hearty and fearless writers commit to writing an entire novel during the month of November.
How to Manage a Copyright by Kelley Way
I’ve talked a bit about what a copyright is, and about what rights you have under copyright. But what exactly do you do with a copyright? Sure, it has value, but what could you do to maximize that value?
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