Writer’s Block: When the Words Fail to Flow by Willow Woodford
Knowledge is power. So knowing why writer’s block happens and how to get through it is a tool every author should have in their pencil box.
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A Historical Romance for Review: Another Ruth by Rita Kuhn
“Even after reading the first few pages, I was swept up in this enthralling and touching story. It conjured up images of another time and place so richly, so touchingly.” — Judy Massarano Another...
Do I Need a Waiver to Post Photos or Videos of Other People? The Right of Privacy in the Digital Age by Kelley Way
Do you need a waiver to post photos or videos of other people? Explore the right of privacy in the digital age with literary and estate lawyer, Kelley Way.
What Motivates You To Write? by Beth Barany
What motivates you as a writer? That’s what I would like to know. Do you want to leave a legacy? Do you want to write down your stories? Because. Just because. Because your characters...
Use Body Language to Add Depth to Characters by Kay Keppler
Applying body language to your characters is one of the best ways to show and not tell when we write. Learn some tips in this post by regular columnist Kay Keppler.
Reflections on My First Year of Being Published by Keri Kruspe
Scifi romance author Keri Kruspe shares her reflections on her first year of being published — the results, accomplishments, lessons learned.
Brush up on your English grammar with these courses
If you feel like English grammar is a confused knot and want to brush up on it, check out these free or cheap resources available online: (This post was inspired by a question from...
Why Do I Like Workbooks? by Diana Lynn
Novelist and workbook creator Diana Lynn shares why she likes workbooks and about the one she just created for novelists to help you build your story.
Metaphors and Similes Improve Precision and Clarity by Kay Keppler
Using description that grounds the reader in time and place can make a powerful opening—and metaphors and similes can help readers see and feel more precisely what you want them to experience.
Chef: A Movie Whose Heart is in its Food by MJ Post
Chef, a Jon Favreau-headed culinary movie, is an excellent example of using the culinary world as a backdrop for fiction. This movie analysis for food writers contains spoilers.
Resources on Point of View (POV)
Check out our resources on POV — point of view — on Writer’s Fun Zone blog and beyond. Articles, webinar trainings, and books. Questions about point of view? Post in the comments below. Any...
Getting Ready for NaNoWriMo 2019 by Tinthia Clemant
NaNoWriMo 2019 is right around the corner. Are you going to participate this year? Here are some simple tips for pansters to help you prep from novelist Tinthia Clemant.
Self Care for Authors by Willow Woodford
I believe there are a few misconceptions that lead us to put ourselves last where self care is concerned. And it’s not because we don’t love ourselves.
Can I Copyright a Title? by Kelley Way
Writers often ask literary lawyer Kelley Way if they can copyright their title. In this article, she discusses the short answer and the long answer.
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