by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt Discouragement happens in our writing journey – and it is no respecter of success or failure. Discouragement is perfectly happy to send a black cloud and …
Chart It!—How to Use a Character Chart
Sarah Sundin, @sarahsundin What color were her eyes again? How long has he had this job? When did she break her arm, and is she out of her cast yet? When …
Some Tips for Writing Humor
By Pepper Basham, @pepperbasham I LOVE writing humor. The idea that a reader grins or (even better) laughs at something my characters say or do is a wonderful feeling. But …
One Simple Hack to Defeat Procrastination
by Andrea Christenson, @AndreaC_Author Procrastination is a disease many of us are afflicted with every day. Or, maybe it doesn’t bother us because we can worry about it later… I …
Benefits of Using Action Beats With Dialogue
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan When you pick up a new book, what keeps you turning the pages? For many, it’s the dialogue, which is the best way to learn about …