Writing What I Am Not by David Strom
Welcome to our guest columnist, David Strom. An author who puts funny into his superhero stories, as he shares with us “Writing What I Am Not.” Enjoy! *** Dirty Harry said, “A man’s got...
Writer's Fun Zone by Beth Barany
Self Publishing VS Traditional Publishing by Deanna Jackson
Lately I find myself saying, “One day my book will be on that shelf” whenever I pass by the isle that holds all the literary material at a store. I know the hard work it will take to see that come true but I also know that which route to publishing I take plays a part.
On Fear, Perfectionism, Writer’s Block with Beth Barany
In my weekly live #askaWritingCoach chat this week, I shared about Fear, Perfectionism, and Writer’s Block, and answered questions. I offered up two digital gifts this week — Gargoyle: Three Enchanting Romance Novellas and...
Two Projects at Once by Raina Schell
Are you trying to edit one novel while writing another? This is what many writers find themselves having to do. Maybe you recently finished a novel, during NaNo perhaps. Or you wrote one awhile back and shelved it. Regardless, unless you edit that manuscript several times over it won’t be ready for prime time.
When It All Turns Bad by Jami Gray
In January I started a new series project. This time I did it right. During my writing career I’ve morphed from a complete pantser (one who dives in with no set plan) to an assisted pantser (one who must have significant sign posts to complete the story journey safely). With my first series, The Kyn Kronicles,
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Your Job Description by Kay Keppler
I recently had the opportunity to do a beta read on a novel and provide a critique. The experience was both sad and depressing. Everything was off—pacing, character development, and conflict. Keeping all those ponies in harness pulling their weight and working together is complicated. But this is your job as a novelist.
Character Development by Annmarie Miles
I’m kinda cheating this month. I won’t be sharing much advice, although I hope it may give you some food for thought… 🙂 I suppose what I’m doing, is thinking out loud about a little writing conundrum I’m pondering; hoping you might chip in with your thoughts.
Your Characters: Your Babies by Catharine Bramkamp
Ask me about a favorite book – and I’ll describe the heroine.
Revamped, Revised and Refreshed by Nevada McPherson
How are your writing resolutions going so far? Have you been meeting your writing goals? I’ve been working at it and succeeding to a certain extent but according to astrologers the planet Mercury has been retrograde since early January, scrambling communication, causing glitches in technology, delays for travelers and generally making it an uphill battle to get into an organized, efficient routine for making good on all those New Year’s resolutions.
On Creative Adaptation with Beth Barany and Kristen Caven
In my weekly live #askaWritingCoach chat this week, Kristen Caven and I chatted about about the challenges of working cross-platform and the joys of creative exploration, collaboration, and conversation about the multitude of technologies...
On Writer’s Health with Beth Barany and PJ Sharon
In my weekly live #askaWritingCoach chat this week, PJ Sharon and I chatted about stretches, good posture, and did desk exercises. We also gave away prizes. Tracee gave away either a copy of her...
Truth or Dare for Your Writing by Wyatt G. Bessing
Did you ever play Truth or Dare when you were young? It was probably thrilling, testing boundaries and building trust among your friends. As you said and did wilder and wilder things, your relationships grew stronger and the world opened up to new possibilities. Yet we grow out of Truth or Dare eventually, finding the dares childish, the truths too painful to admit. We learn to guard ourselves too deeply, developing layers of protection.
On Live Event Launches for Your Book with Beth Barany and Tracee Lydia Garner
Listen to learn how to set up your own book launch event.
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