OMG, I published my novel! The sweet and the challenging
Recently I finalized a novel and uploaded it to the vendors. Hurrah! Lured By Light goes live Oct. 17th, though it’s already up in print here and in ebook on Apple. (Oops!) I found...
Writer's Fun Zone by Beth Barany
Fair Use in Business: Can I Use Copyrighted Materials in My Business? by Kelley Way
You may wonder what kind of copyrighted material you can use in your promotions. Dive into what is fair use and do’s and don’t’s for fair use in business by literary and estate attorney, and writer, Kelley Way.
Revising Your Mentor by Catharine Bramkamp
A fangirl ode to writing teacher and mentor, Natalie Goldberg, by novelist and writing teacher, Catharine Bramkamp.
Avoiding Character Stereotypes by Kay Keppler
How careful are you when you describe your characters? Have you ever—or ever been tempted—to fall into clichés to get your point across? If you can avoid character stereotypes, you can strengthen your writing and keep your reader captivated.
Are you receiving everything you desire? Metal element to the rescue by Marie Bowser
Autumn is the season of the metal element, a great time to get inspired and to let go of what isn’t working, including negative self-talk and old stories about your creative self. Gain insight on the metal element from acupuncturist, healer, and coach, Marie Bowser.
Editing Tips on How to Stage Your Scene by Beth Barany
In this post, I cover editing tips on how to stage your scene for your novel. *** Q: When introducing a scene, how do you organically place three or more people in a scene?...
Fair Use Frequently Asked Questions by Kelley Way
Some think fair use is a magic bullet that will defend them against all lawsuits. Others are confused and want to know more about what fair use is and how it works. Join us for frequently asked questions and answers by literary lawyer, Kelley Way.
On Creativity and the Expanding Reality Paradigm, Interview with Jeri Lawson
On Creativity and the Expanding Reality Paradigm, Interview with Jeri Lawson Enjoy this Author Q&A with Jeri Lawson, Author of A BUSINESS OF HEALING with Beth Barany. We discussed creativity and the expanding reality...
How committed are you to your creative process? by Beth Barany
How committed are you to your creative process? A question I ask in this post for creative writers. *** I thought today I’d share about why I write to you every week. I started...
To Blog and Beyond in 2020 by Keri Kruspe
To blog as a novelist: what to blog about and more. The adventures, tips, benefits, and challenges of sci-fi romance author, Keri Kruspe. With lots of resources if you want to start blogging.
Under An Orange Sky: The Expanding Paradigm by Beth Barany
This post is about the expanding paradigm. Our world is changing, there is no doubt about that. I acknowledge and bow to all the pain and suffering happening in the world. There is also...
A Creative Life: From Hustle to Ease… Is it possible?
Do you ever wonder if your to-do list is ever going to be done? Do you catch yourself saying, “Someday…” and then go right back to your daily hustle? If your answers are yes,...
Trees, Forests, and A Bird’s Eye View by Nevada McPherson
It’s the end of the summer and the rough draft phase in the development of my novel. It’s also the beginning of rewrites, revisions, and serious editing. And getting a bird’s eye view of the story.
Blogging about the Muse by Catharine Bramkamp
Authors often discuss the Muse. We court her, coax her, ask for her blessing. What we forget to mention is the wild ride. What would you do if you only had the time?
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