By Lisa Phillips, @LisaPhillipsbks When your character walks onto page one of your novel they are (or should be) more than the sum of their actions, their dialogue and the …
6 Ways to Engage Readers
by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 I’m always looking for ways to engage readers and recently found a few to share with you. A writer friend shared in an interview that she had …
Underrated Post-Conference Advice
By Joy K. Massenburge, @JoyMassenburge Plan to do… nothing! Yes, I said it. And I mean it. Pull your calendar out and block off time to do nothing. Whether that …
How Do You Handle Reviews: Tips From a Waitress
by Becca Kinzer, @BeccaKinzer One summer, many years ago, I waitressed at a restaurant on the edge of my hometown. It mostly catered to elderly citizens and buffet lovers, but I got …
Swimming in the Deep End: How to Write Deep POV
By Tara Johnson, @TaraMinistry If you’re somewhat new to the craft of writing, you may have heard the term POV from time to time. But what is it and why …