Every story starts with an Inciting Incident catapulting the hero and heroine into a journey. They’re either scrambling to get their lives back to normal or hoping to settle into …
Fairytales: Belief, Dream and Your Protagonist
You’ve probably figured out by now I’m learning as I write these fairytale post. We’ll compile them, clean them up and offer them to you in book format one day. …
Taking The Next Step: Fast Drafting
As a newbie writer, I completed my first Fast Draft. I was elated. I even did the happy dance. I couldn’t believe just how much I learned and of course, …
One Thing Marketing—Tips on being an “Extroverted Writer” from Agent Amanda Luedeke
Today I’m pumped to have agent Amanda Luedeke with MacGregor Literary as a guest here on the MBT blog. Tuesdays are all about marketing around here…and if there’s anything Amanda …
Don’t Be Fooled, Part 2: Putting Up with Writers Pollen
Pollen. One tiny seven-letter word packs a powerful impact in our day. This year, I experienced the pollen in Central Florida in January and February. Then as I traveled, I …