By Courtney Walsh, @courtney_walsh Some of my worst memories from childhood are easily from the few times I got in trouble: The time I started a fire near the shed …
How to Overcome Indecision
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell When someone places high-quality dark chocolate in front of you and asks if you would like to eat the morsel, you’re suddenly faced with the easiest …
The One Thing That Changed My Writing
By Susan May Warren, @SusanMayWarren So, I’m in Florida. I know I keep saying that but it’s blowing my mind. For fifty-four years I was cold. Okay, I’m still a little …
Characterization vs Plot: Keepin’ It Real
by Michelle Sass Aleckson, @MchelleAleckson Have you ever been asked this question: what’s more important in a story, the characters or the plot? Beware, writer! It’s a trick question. For a …
Strengthen Your Novel by Weaving Stakes Through Your Story
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt Certain writing techniques change your writing forever. A mentor shares a tip with you that upped their writing game. Or a conference speaker teaches a skill …