by Dalyn Weller, @dalynweller As an author you have an obligation to stir up trouble. Don’t get too excited, I mean you’re obligated to create conflict for your characters. A compelling …
What Hamilton Teaches Us About Success
by James L. Rubart, @jameslrubart My column this month comes from my son and partner in The Rubart Writing Academy, Taylor Rubart. I thought it was so good I wanted …
This is Your Year
by Kariss Lynch, @Kariss_Lynch Maybe you’ve seen those 2021 memes: “Everyone come in, sit down, be quiet, and don’t touch anything.” Or maybe you’ve been hesitant to plan too far …
Writing Realistic Dialogue
by Hallee Bridgeman, @halleeb I recently judged an unpublished novel contest. I had an array of genres, but one thing that stood out consistently throughout all of them was a lack of …
What to Do While You’re Waiting to Be Published
Lindsay Harrel, @LindsayHarrel My husband loves the opera. I’m more of a musical theater girl myself, but I can appreciate the skill it takes to compose and perform an opera well. …