by Edie Melson, @EdieMelson As working writers, our lives sometimes seem governed by word count. We use these numbers to set goals, define projects and sometimes even determine our victories. But …
Why Exhaustion is Good for Your Fictional Characters
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt Are you looking for a catalyst to change the characters in your novel? Here’s a piece of advice for you: Exhaust your characters. I’m not talking …
But I Don’t Have TIME To Write
by Sarah Varland, @SarahVarland Life is more than writing. It’s true, and even as writers who are professionals getting paid or as those who aspire to be, not admitting to …
Writing Retreats and Conferences—Attend or Not?
by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 I just returned from the KenTen writer’s retreat at Montgomery Bell State Park in Dickson, Tennessee. While I was there, I was struck anew by why it’s …
3 Things I Learned from Completing a Book in 90 Days
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan 3 Tips for Completing a Book in 90 Days Before I became published, I had the luxury of writing when the muse struck or when I …