by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt “The character that lasts is an ordinary guy with some extraordinary qualities.” —Raymond Chandler (1888-1959), American-British novelist & screenwriter In 1932, at the age of forty-four, Chandler …
3 Tips for a Better #Writing Conference
by Kariss Lynch, @Kariss_Lynch You’ve probably read at least one blog about preparing for a writing conference by now. Before my first conference (and even before my second), I was a …
Are You Ready to be Published?
by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 Are You Ready to be Published? A few days ago I thought about the first few writing conferences I attended, and how I hung out at the …
What Your Character Says Matters
by Liz Johnson, @lizjohnsonbooks What your character says matters. Not just for the story (although dialogue is important to moving the plot forward). It matters for creating characters that come alive. …
Careful, Your “On Deadline” Brain is Showing
by Tari Faris, @FarisTari This week I turned in my book. It is my FIRST deadline. The first of many to come, I’m sure. In the past month, I have …