by Liz Johnson, @lizjohnsonbooks What your character says matters. Not just for the story (although dialogue is important to moving the plot forward). It matters for creating characters that come alive. …
Careful, Your “On Deadline” Brain is Showing
by Tari Faris, @FarisTari This week I turned in my book. It is my FIRST deadline. The first of many to come, I’m sure. In the past month, I have …
Why Mentors Matter
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan When I became serious about writing and joined my first writing organization, I was paired with my first mentor. Even though I understood the basic fundamentals …
Lessons from Writing a Fast Draft
by CJ Meyerly, @mdippedinink I’ve spent August fast-drafting my novel, writing on average between three to four thousand words a day. I decided to fast-draft for the first time because I …
Quitting Your Day Job By Investing In You
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell I walked out of a day job and am writing and teaching one class at a private academy full time now. How did I make my …