by Michelle Sass Aleckson, @MchelleAleckson One of the things that took me by surprise when I seriously started writing was the ugly green monster creeping around. No, I don’t mean the Grinch. …
Historical Research Doesn’t Have to Be Boring
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell I write historical fiction. The research I do for each novel creates a pile of books taller than I am, and the stack is high enough …
10 Places to Find Inspiration for Your Novel
By Mollie Joy Rushmeyer, @mollierushmeyer As writers, we probably all wish there was a magical idea fairy who could tap us with her wand, and Bam! A best-selling novel idea …
Writing a Synopsis Part 3: What Do You Include in a Book Synopsis?
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt I’m back – and yes, I’m talking about writing a synopsis again. In my blog post Writing a Synopsis Part 1: The Overview Paragraph, I discussed …
Writing Scenes Like Swiss Cheese
Sarah Sundin, @sarahsundin The scene is running at a nice clip. My heroine is making a strong decision that will propel her into action. The dialogue is flowing, the plot is …