by Heidi McCahan, @HeidiMcCahan Writer’s block can be a real struggle. It’s frustrating and discouraging, to say the least. Some writers deny the existence of this condition, while others lament wrestling …
Gifts Ideas for Your Long Suffering Partner
by James L. Rubart, @jameslrubart Just before starting this month’s column, I Googled, “Best gifts for writers.” Result? Ninety-eight million results. Then I Googled, “Best gifts for writer’s spouses.” This …
Writing a Synopsis Part 4: Tips to Make Your Synopsis Shine
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt Today, I’m wrapping up my series on writing a book synopsis. Previous blog posts included: Writing a Synopsis Part 1: The Overview Paragraph Writing a Synopsis …
Traditional vs Indie – Which Publishing Method Is Best for You?
by Kariss Lynch, @Kariss_Lynch If you’ve written your first novel (or fifth or sixth novel), you may be considering the best route to take for publication. When I first entered …
Steps to Writing a Quick and Dirty First Draft (Part One)
by Heidi Main, @HeidiMain To write a solid first draft, you must spend some time figuring out a few key things. Start with the premise of your book ~ what …