by Susan May Warren, @SusanMayWarren I hope you’re keeping warm! I admit, I’m a little spoiled right now. It’s 82 in Florida, and I am sitting on my porch, writing. But …
Six Secrets for a Successful Grand Gesture
by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong With Valentine’s upon us, let’s talk about my favorite part of the romance novel: the grand gesture. If you don’t know what a grand gesture …
What if—A Writer’s Best Friend
by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 Have you ever had a character who would not talk to you? That’s where I am right now. I’m starting a new book, and as usual, trying …
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 …
Tips to Write the Way a Bird Sings
by Delores Topliff, @DeloresTopliff French Impressionist artist, Claude Monet said, “I would like to paint the way a bird sings.” As writers, we long to effortlessly paint with words that way. …