by Katherine Reay, @Katherine_Reay We know conflict drives our stories. Conflict keeps the reader glued to the page. After all, who wants to read about two characters who agree all the time, …
What madness is this?
I’m running around today planning the Madness. What madness? The Warren Family Memorial Day Madness, a family day of games, challenges, competitions and fun, and at the end of the …
Author School, Part I–Mailings
Sarah Sundin, @sarahsundin When my first novel came out, I was at the post office with a giant box of books to mail and a yard-long postage receipt, and I said …
What are the 12 Differences Between Successful Writers & Everyone Else?
by Edie Melson, @EdieMelson As writers, we’re warned early on to avoid the trap of comparison. Each of us has a different path to success—and a different path to publication. These …
Story Question, Story Question, Who has a Story Question?
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt I’m going out on a limb here and making a blanket statement: Every novel has a Story Question. And now that I’ve started this post with …