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Luck of the Irish Writing Prompt
Posted by Paula Munier | Mar 17, 2023
Honing Your Author Voice
Posted by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Mar 8, 2023
BEHIND THE PAGES: Moorman’s Magical Realism
Posted by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Mar 6, 2023
How to Add Authenticity to your Historical Fiction Novel
by Our Special Guest | Feb 15, 2023 | Craft, Mystery
Set in 1910 England, Rick Bleiweiss’ Pignon Scorbion mystery series has garnered enthusiastic comparisons to the novels of Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle. Now Rick shares expert tips for writers who want to make their historical fiction both absorbing and believable.
Read MoreTHERE IS NOTHING FAKE ABOUT FICTION: 4 secrets to making your fiction real
by Our Special Guest | Feb 8, 2023 | Craft
When you’re writing fiction, you need to make your novel as real as possible. Bestselling author Deborah Goodrich Royce shares 4 secrets of verisimilitude.
Read MoreWHAT DO WRITERS WANT: Goal Setting for Scribblers and Other Creatives
by Paula Munier | Feb 6, 2023 | Craft
Setting and meeting your goals for your life as a career author doesn’t have to be a SMART formula that smacks of the Human Resources Department. Here are some looser, livelier ways to map out a career strategy for you as a writer.
Read MoreOpening Lines From 10 of the Bestselling Books of 2022
by Jessica Strawser | Jan 18, 2023 | Craft
In the spirit of January’s new beginnings & “best of” highlights, take an inspiring look at the opening lines of 10 bestsellers of 2022.
Read MoreA Copy-editing Checklist for Novelists
by Dana Isaacson | Jan 9, 2023 | Craft
Copy-editing issues big and small can make a manuscript look unprofessional. Consult this checklist to ensure your book is ready to share with the world.
Read MoreBEYOND WHAT IF?: Four plot hacks that really work
by Paula Munier | Jan 4, 2023 | Craft
When it comes to plotting, the conventional wisdom is to play the “What If?” game. As in: What if...
Read MoreSeven Ways to Jumpstart Your Imagination
by Paula Munier | Jan 2, 2023 | Craft
New year, new ideas! We’re all planning our writing for 2023 now, but we need to make sure that we prime the pump throughout the year. Here are seven ways to jumpstart your imagination that you can write right into your calendar.
Read MoreSelf-Publishing – What You Need to Know
by Our Special Guest | Dec 21, 2022 | Craft, Publishing
If you decide to self-publish, you know there are headwinds in a crowded market, and your efforts to overcome them can be daunting. In this article, Joe Goldberg tells you what you need to know to take the plunge.
Read MoreGratitude & Giving Back
by Brian Andrews | Dec 19, 2022 | Craft, Life
Let’s reflect on ways we can give back and pay it forward in the coming year in the Writing Community to help lift up our fellow authors.
Read MoreHow to Enhance Contrast in Your Writing
by Jessica Strawser | Dec 12, 2022 | Craft
Emphasizing contrasts in your story makes characters, settings & themes more compelling. Here’s how to use those dynamics for better writing.
Read MoreRefresher Course: 17 Rules to Avoid Comma Confusion
by Dana Isaacson | Dec 7, 2022 | Craft
Suffer comma confusion no more and punctuate to perfection with these 17 essential rules from editor Dana Isaacson.
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