I’ve recently been studying about the topic of Wisdom in the Bible, specifically from the book of Proverbs. A few verses have jumped out at me, like Proverbs 9:7-12 – …
Daily Stretching
by Katherine Reay, @Katherine_Reay Last month, I wrote a post about “writing brilliantly” and a few truths that point us in that direction. One suggestion was to “write what you know.” Again, …
5 Tips to a Great First Line
by Erica Vetsch, @EricaVetsch You never get a second chance to make a good first impression. That’s true in life and especially true in the world of fiction. As a writer …
The Love/Hate Relationship Between Writers and Word Count
by Edie Melson, @EdieMelson As working writers, our lives sometimes seem governed by word count. We use these numbers to set goals, define projects and sometimes even determine our victories. But …
Why Exhaustion is Good for Your Fictional Characters
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt Are you looking for a catalyst to change the characters in your novel? Here’s a piece of advice for you: Exhaust your characters. I’m not talking …