by Hallee Bridgeman, @halleeb When I am teaching, I am often asked what comes first, plot or characters. For me, I write character-driven stories. The characters and their conflicts and motivations are …
Cheat Sheet to Writing a Book
by Kariss Lynch, @Kariss_Lynch We are writers. We come in all shapes, sizes, preferences, and personalities. Yet one thing is true. In order for our books to reach the hands …
Plot Points–Writing to Percentages
by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 Plot Points and Pinch Points– What the dickens are they? I’m so glad you asked. But first let me tell you a story. Covid has been really …
Plotters Versus Pantsers: Do We Have to Choose?
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt When it comes to writing a book, are you a plotter or a pantser? With that simple question, the writerly “Great Divide” happens once again as …
Setting a Good Pace – How to Be Realistic With Your Writing Time
By Susan L. Tuttle, @Susan_Tuttle5 As writers we know all about word count, but how do you set a realistic pace for finishing your book? Whether you’re a pantser or …