by Jeanne Takenaka, @JeanneTakenaka The idea of creating characters was the one thing that kept me from jumping into fiction writing for, well, decades. One of the first writing lessons I heard …
How to Harness Creative Energy
by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong Today I drank too much coffee to be able to sit still and write. My body needed to move, so I took my dog for …
Three Ways to Cut Rambling From Your Novel
by Christina Miller, @CLMillerbooks I believe rambling is a major cause of manuscript rejections. When I sensed the Lord leading me to write an article about rambling in novels, I …
5 No-No’s When You’re On Deadline
by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 As a writer on deadline, there’s no denying that there’s a certain level of pressure that comes with the job. With a ticking clock constantly reminding you …
Just Write Already!
by Rebecca Yauger, @RebeccaYauger With social media, writers conferences, Facebook groups and more, it’s easy to talk about all things writing, like finding the right writing software, and asking about the …