Scenes: The Puzzle Pieces of Your Story by Tinthia Clemant
Writing a story is very similar to building a puzzle. And scenes are the puzzle pieces. Here are some tips to help you sort your puzzle pieces, I mean, scenes.
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How to Write Ad Copy for Authors: Softening Your Book Ads by Willow Woodford
Asking people to buy your book is often cited as the most difficult part of marketing by authors. It’s understandable. Here are some tips on writing copy for your book ads that doesn’t leave you feeling dirty.
What Does Copyright Protect? by Kelley Way
Copyright only protects creative expression. It does not protect facts or ideas, only the way those facts and ideas are assembled and presented to the world.
Fair Play and Foul Play: Writing Crime Fiction by Margaret Lucke
Today we welcome back author and teacher Margaret Lucke to chat about writing crime fiction and share about her upcoming course. *** Do you like stories that are veiled in mystery? Is a cloak...
Use Story Stakes to Hook Readers by Kay Keppler
A great way to hook readers—and keep them turning the pages—is to keep your readers worried about your characters. You can create and sustain this tension by constantly raising the story stakes.
Writer Burnout: My Struggle to Not Turn Into a Pile of Ash by Keri Kruspe
Writer Burnout – Not too long ago I sat at my computer and stared at the proverbial blinking cursor. It wasn’t the writer’s block that had me frozen; it was an unfamiliar feeling of indecision. “What do I do?”
Celebrate Achievements: The Winner’s Circle by Nevada McPherson
Celebrate what writing you accomplished this summer. Join Writer’s Fun Zone monthly columnist Nevada McPherson as she shares her accomplishments and reflects on her process for what’s next.
Shrapnel from the War on Art by Catharine Bramkamp
Social media feels less like a free-for-all democracy and more like trench warfare. You must have noticed — the war has escalated, and the soldiers, excuse me, artists, are sacrificed daily in a war of attrition.
Expectations vs. What Is by Beth Barany
Do you have unrealistic expectations with your writing? In my conversations with writers this week, one theme kept coming up. “I thought writing the first draft would be easier by now.” “I have unrealistic...
A Quick Look at Culinary Language by MJ Post
Get a survey of the language used in the restaurant world and deepen your knowledge of culinary terms for your fiction by novelist and regular Writer’s Fun Zone columnist, MJ Post.
When The Words Won’t Come by Tinthia Clemant
When the words don’t come, it sucks. A meditative share about what happens when the words don’t come from novelist, Tinthia Clemant.
Plagiarism vs. Copyright Infringement by Kelley Way
If you’re confused by plagiarism vs. copyright, then check out our latest post on the topic by our monthly columnist, Kelley Way, a lawyer specializing in literary law.
The Double-Edged Sword of Critique: Accepting Feedback with Grace and Perspective by Willow Woodford
Emotional feedback can be difficult to hear, but even the negative feedback can be incredibly helpful. So, here are my quick tips for finding critique and not letting it break your heart.
On The Other Hand: Things I’ve Done Right By Keri Kruspe
Having admitted my mistakes and oopsies in launching my writers’ career, it’s only fair I switch gears and talk about what I felt I’ve done right.
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