Deep Reading: Books Are Our Friends by Catharine Bramkamp
We, as writers and artists, need to return to reading material that requires a bit more effort than watching cute cat videos. Okay, a lot more effort. Why? I’ll tell you…
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On Your Character’s Motivation (GMC: Goal, Motivation, and Conflict, The ABCs of Writing) by Tinthia Clemant
Welcome to Tinthia Clemant’s second post in her three-part series on Goal, Motivation, and Conflict — The ABCs of Writing. This one focuses on your character’s motivation.
Story Inspiration from Mythulu Cards by Beth Barany
A few weeks back a writing friend of mine told me about this new deck for story tellers she heard mentioned on a writers podcast: Mythulu. And I am so excited to tell you...
Finding Balance as A Writer: Chakra Physiology By Keri Kruspe
Finding balance as a writer is challenging, so understanding Chakra Physiology can help you.
New Free Guide: 25 professional authors share their best advice for new and aspiring authors
New Free Guide: 25 professional authors share their best advice for new and aspiring authors. Sign up for your guide here: https://k8per9da4h2–infostack.thrivecart.com/wpp2/5cf57fc236bc3/. ABOUT THE FREE GUIDE From the publishers: They say a picture is...
Resources Galore for Writers: Write Publish Profit 2.0
Resources Galore for Writers: Write Publish Profit 2.0. Enjoy! *** As you know, one of my goals with this blog is to help you find new, better and more efficient ways of leveling up...
The Social Writer by Nevada McPherson
Enjoy Nevada McPherson’s post on the importance of being a social writer.
What Do I Need to Know about the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)? by Kelley Way
For those unfamiliar with the CCPA, it is California’s version of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Here’s why it matters to writers.
Why Disappointing Books Are Still Helpful by Catharine Bramkamp
Why Disappointing Books Are Still Helpful. I was intrigued by the promise of a newly released book on starting a new career at sixty. But I was disappointed.
Creative Writing Video Tip of the Day with Beth Barany
Here’s my writing tip of the day in one minute via video. You can use it for editing also. My tip is about timed writing, a simple yet powerful technique. If you use this tip,...
World Building in Fantasy, Interview with Beth Barany (Podcast)
From the archives: In August 2014, I was interviewed by Michelle Murrain on my views on world building in fantasy for the monthly Broad Universe podcasts. We discussed the philosophy of world building for fantasy,...
Love and War in a Restaurant: Setting Stories in the Culinary World by MJ Post
This one is about restaurants as the settings for stories. A restaurant can be the location for all sorts of fascinating conflict. I’ll explain.
GMC: Goal, Motivation, and Conflict — The ABCs of Writing by Tinthia Clemant
Goals versus Desires – Wanting something is a desire; working to obtain that something is the goal.
A Counterintuitive Step for Finishing Your Story by Veronika Magali-Marosy
What do you do, when the pieces of your story are there, but they just won’t fall into place ? The good news is, you’re probably closer to finishing your story than you think.
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