I saw a meme the other day. It’s sorta of (*ahem, a lot) true for novelists, right? We actually need quarantine to get our jobs done. Long hours of quiet …
To Thine Own Voice Be True
By Michelle Griep, @MichelleGriep What makes a writer unique is his voice. No, not some raspy, chain-smoking kind of gravelly tone. I’m talking about the way an author puts words …
Refusing to Dance with Doubt
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt At my high school senior prom, my friend Chuck asked me to dance. I declined. Ten years later, at our class reunion, Chuck asked me to …
What Do Our Calendars Say About Our Writing Habits?
by DiAnn Mills, @diannmills I challenge every writer to take a look at their calendar. Some of us rely on an online version while others use paper. The type doesn’t matter …
Nine Reasons You SHOULDN’T Go to a Writing Conference This Year
by James L. Rubart, @jameslrubart We’re moving into conference season and I’m guessing some of you have never been to a writing conference or The Rubart Writing Academy (which I …