Write To Market? by Beth Barany
In this post I discuss my take on the whole “write to market” conversation. After you read this post, I’d love to hear your take on the topic. *** I was recently in...
Writer's Fun Zone by Beth Barany
3 Fun Videos on Planning Your Novel
Today is the eighth and last in an 8-post series on planning your novel. In today’s post, Ezra shares 3 fun videos on preparing for NaNoWriMo or any time. If you missed it: the...
What are Chefs Like? What Makes them Interesting? by MJ Post
First, let’s distinguish first between chefs and cooks. Cooks are people who prepare recipes. Their training includes kitchen cleanliness and sanitation, plus basic food preparation, and the specific requirements of the dishes they make.
A Practice to Unearth Your Story Magic by Veronika Magali-Marosy
Where’s the magic?You’re working hard on your story, day after day. Buckling down, you fill page after page, but it feels like treading water.
Get to the Point by Joel Schwartzberg (Book Review by Mary Van Everbroeck)
This review of Get to the Point by Joel Schwartzberg is written by Mary Van Everbroeck, student at Barany School of Fiction who writes women’s fiction and nonfiction.
Tighten Up Your Story’s Sagging Middle by Tinthia Clemant
Tighten Up Your Story’s Sagging Middle – I’m not referring to the end result of inviting Ben and Jerry over every night of the week. I’m referring to fixing your manuscript’s middle sag.
A Simple Tool to Design Your Plot for Novelists
Today is the seventh in an 8-post series on plan your novel. In today’s post, we focus on a simple tool to design your plot called, “Problem-Solution.” If you missed it, the first step...
Social Media Tools for the Busy Writer by Vanessa Kier
Building and maintaining a strong social media presence can help you as an author to establish a strong brand and to engage with readers.
Not Enough Website Views? You’re Missing A Major Target Audience (Part 2) by Mellissa Green
Today we welcome back a new guest writer to Writer’s Fun Zone, Mellissa Green who is stopping by to chat with us about “Not Enough Website Views? You’re Missing A Major Target Audience (Part 2).” Enjoy!
Essential Character Tips for Fiction Writers Guest Post on LiveWriteThrive.com
Recently I had the pleasure of having a guest post on writer and editor C.S. Lakin’s blog, LiveWriteThrive, “Essential Character Tips for Fiction Writers Guest Post on LiveWriteThrive.com.” *** No matter if you’re a...
Do Ads Add Up? Jumping into the Advertising Game by Keri Kruspe
Let’s welcome back monthly columnist Keri Kruspe as she shares with us “DO AD’S ADD UP? My experience in jumping into the “Advertising” game.” Enjoy!
Not Enough Website Views? You’re Missing A Major Target Audience (Part 1) by Mellissa Green
Today we welcome a new guest writer to Writer’s Fun Zone, Mellissa Green who is stopping by to chat with us about “Not Enough Website Views? You’re Missing A Major Target Audience (Part 1).” Enjoy!
A Unique Way to Develop Conflict in Your Novel for Pantsers
Today is the sixth in an 8-post series on preparing your novel. In today’s post, we focus a unique way to develop conflict in your story for pantsers. If you missed it, the first...
Use a Conflict Box to Sharpen Your Story by Kay Keppler
Most of the time if the plot of your story sags along the way, it’s a problem with your conflict. We all know what conflict is, but finding it sometimes can be surprisingly difficult. A visual aid can help. Let’s review the basics of conflict and see how a conflict box can help you see if your conflict is on track.
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