by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt I was watching Chopped, a popular cooking competition on The Food Network, when one of the judges taught me something about writing. Just in case you’re …
Seven Ways to Look Like a Beginning Writer: Part 2
by Tari Faris, @FarisTari There are 7 things that seemed to repeat to me when I recently worked with a group of beginner authors. I am convinced that what separates …
Seven Ways to Generate Strong Story Ideas
by James L. Rubart, @jameslrubart Have you ever heard the following from a fellow writer? “I have so many story ideas in my head they could almost fill the Library …
Men Are Not Women With a Beard, Part 2
by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 In last month’s blog, Men aren’t Women with a Beard, I talked about some of the differences women need to remember when they write from the male …
Five Ways to Write Realistic Dialogue
By Courtney Walsh, @courtney_walsh My love of story started in a somewhat unconventional place—on the stage. Sure, I loved reading books, but if I’m honest, they didn’t compare to the …