by Becca Kinzer, @BeccaKinzer Years ago in grade school, I had a dream. You might think it was to be a writer. But no. It was to play saxophone in the Kewanee …
How to Build a Platform Without Losing Your Mind
By Janine Rosch, @janinerosche We’ve all heard it—the advice every aspiring author dreads. If you want to become a successful author, you have to build a platform. What is a …
The Sword in the Stone: Knights of the Writing Table
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell A small boy named Arthur didn’t know his parents until the fateful day he left Kay’s sword at the inn. Seeing a sword in a stone, …
Do You Know Where to Start Your Story?
by Rachel D. Russell, @RDRussellWrites As I laid out my opening chapter of my novel during a recent planning session with my mentor, she paused. Opened her mouth. Closed it. Thought for …
What’s the Big Deal About Writers Conferences?
By Michelle Griep, @MichelleGriep Whether you’ve attended a writers conference in the past or are a newbie who’s considering one, here’s a little nugget of advice if you’re debating whether …




