I was discussing another writer’s story idea with her, and I told her it was time to plot out the “Ds” in the story. “Think bad, badder, baddest,” I suggested. “No …
The Blessings of Negative Criticism by Connilyn Cossette
There are two words every writer dreads. Negative criticism. Throwing our art, and our heart, out into the world is daunting. I remember the first time I emailed a portion …
The What and Why of Writing: Character Values
“It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.” ~Roy Disney (1930-2009), longtime senior executive for The Walt Disney Company Every day we make decisions. And …
When You Don’t Get Roses by Angela Arndt
As I sat there in the choir loft, sobbing during the service, most people thought I was still mourning a close friend who’d died that week. That was part of …
The Writer and The Waiting Room
Today I’d like to invite you to join me somewhere most, if not all, writers are familiar with. Where’s that, you ask? The Waiting Room. I know some of you …