Authenticity by Faith Van Horne
I am happy to welcome Faith Van Horne back for another month with us! In today’s article Faith discusses authenticity and it’s importance for both writers and authors. Enjoy! *** When a piece of...
Writer's Fun Zone by Beth Barany
Scribe Supplies: Writerly Tools for Success by Tiffany Turpin Johnson
Welcome back to Tiffany Turpin Johnson, a kidlit writer and editor whose monthly column, Scribe Supplies: Writerly Tools for Success, brings you the best in all types of tools for professional writers. Today she shares...
Silent Auction, in Honor of Shane Willis, Photographer and Design Artist for Naughty Nights Press
Please join the Silent Auction, in Honor of Shane Willis, Photographer and Design Artist for Naughty Nights Press. On the 31st of August, Shane Willis, owner and photographic visionary of RadAct Photo, and book...
The Decision to Self-Publish… And All From a Bit of Blogging by Annmarie Miles
Annmarie Miles joins us again for another month with the Writer’s Fun Zone. In today’s article she discusses her journey as a writer from her blogging days forward, and her decision to self-publish. Enjoy! ***...
How to Create Characters: Ten Ways to Create Deeper and Unforgettable Characters by Margaret Aslanis-Nystrom
For many fiction writers, figuring out how to create characters that seem real to readers is difficult.
Writing Historical Fiction by Linda Bell Brighton
Only then did I discover the question sleeping in my subconscious all the time: What if witches really did exist?
6 Wrenches to Throw in Your Fiction for Fun and Profit by Wyatt Bessing
At the Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators conference earlier this month, I came away with this important message: Editors and agents are looking for a unique voice and vision; and readers of all ages enjoy weird, subversive stories.
Why I Love Fantasy by Linda Bell Brighton
When writing fantasy, you’re writing from your souls to ours.
Non-Fiction Writing Tips By Katya Cengel
While my journalism experience hadn’t prepared me for the magnitude of the task, it helped in other ways.
Discipline for Writers by Faith Van Horne
Having the courage to get going when you have no idea what you’re doing is the first step in any venture.
The Best Resources for Writing a Fast First Draft by Tiffany Turpin Johnson
If you’ve ever tried to write a book in a short amount of time, you know what a daunting task it can be. But you don’t have to stumble through the process alone.
Book Promotions for Beginners for Novelists by Beth Barany
Hey awesome novelists! I’ll be teaching an online class for novelists on book promotions for beginners starting Sept. 1. Come join me! Here’s all the details! Please share this post with your friends. Thanks!...
Artist Entrepreneur: U for Unity— The Artist’s Alphabet Guide to Writing About Your Art by Aletta de Wal
If I say Vincent Van Gogh, Jackson Pollack, Lee Krasner, “The Thinker,” “The Scream” or “The Mona Lisa” chances are you see an image of the artist or their work in your mind.
Complaining is bad for your writing by @Beth_Barany
Complaining is bad for your writing. Said Kay Keppler. By way of Jennifer Cruisie. She says it upsets creativity: “The girls in the basement.” So as some people say, “Shut up and write.” I...
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