Now What? (As If I Didn’t Know) by Nevada McPherson
I had a storyline but didn’t know exactly where my some of my new material would fit in so I just typed!
Writer's Fun Zone by Beth Barany
We Write Alone. We Succeed Together.
It’s been a crazy time at casa Barany. A pipe burst in a neighbor’s apartment two floors up about two weeks ago, and we’ve been displaced ever since. Luckily, everyone is okay — neighbors...
Openings: Starting Your Story Right, a course with Alicia Rasley
I’m excited to share with you an upcoming craft course for fiction writers by a writing teacher I deeply admire, Alicia Rasley. If you’re struggling on how to start your stories, or struggling with...
Understanding Publishing Contracts: The Grant of Rights Clause by Kelley Way
Today we welcome a returning guest writer to Writer’s Fun Zone, Kelley Way, who is stopping by to chat with us about “Understanding Publishing Contracts: The Grant of Rights Clause.” Enjoy!
What is Transformative Journaling and Why is it Different from Regular Journaling? by Catharine Bramkamp
Transformative Journaling – the idea of writing straight from your sub conscious, circumventing the conscious, editorial section of your brain can uncover and express greater truths and insights.
Apps to Keep Your Writing on Track by Vanessa Kier
One of the best ways to stay motivated as a writer is to track your progress. One of the advantage of using an app is that some of them offer pretty graphs or charts.
Plan Your Novel Like A Pro: And Have Fun Doing It!
Ezra and I are so excited to announce our latest book for fiction writers. Enjoy this excerpt from the introduction. If you’re so moved, please share with your friends and fellow writers. Thanks! ***...
The ID of Promoting Oneself: The Strange and Confusing Road to Getting Published Part 4 by Keri Kruspe
I don’t know about you but promoting and marketing (in the words of my generation) is not my thing. All I want to do is write! Waah….
NaNoWriMo Presents NaNoLitMo! Featuring Beth Barany and Plan Your Novel Like A Pro
The new, exciting, literary reading series for Wrimos and the wide world of local writers who dare to write greatly (or you know, who dare to write anything at all, which totally counts.) Our...
Brainstorming Techniques During NaNoWriMo So You Can Get Back to Your Novel by Beth Barany
You’ve started your novel with NaNoWriMo. Hurrah and congrats! But maybe on some days you lose your focus and don’t know what to write next. If you haven’t planned your novel ahead of time,...
Find Your Character’s Tipping Point by Kay Keppler
Have you ever changed your mind about something substantial? If you ever shifted your opinion, why did you? And how did that decision shift your world view or how you lived your life?
It’s All in the Journey by Nevada McPherson
This week I’ve been discussing story structure with my classes and it started me thinking about how the steps of the Hero’s Journey might look if I were to try and trace those steps through my own life.
All’s Fair in Love and War – But Not in Copyright Law by Kelley Way
Welcome to the weekly series on artist entrepreneurship. Today we focus on writers specifically and on an important tool for your empowerment, a topic of literary law — fair use — from our monthly...
The Journey is the Story by Catharine Bramkamp
Let’s welcome back Catharine Bramkamp as she shares with us “The Journey is the Story.” Enjoy! While teaching Scene and Plot Boot Camp with CS Lakin…
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