By Carrie L. Weston, @carrieallbooks Many of us have seen it–social media posts of our favorite authors on a “research trip” to England, Greece, or some other location where they …
Add the 5 Senses to Your Novel
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt As novelists, we’re told to weave five senses into our stories. To ensure our readers know what our characters see, hear, taste, smell, and touch. May …
Follow the Leader
by Andrea Christenson, @AndreaC_Author One of my daughters has a habit that drives me crazy. When we are walking together anywhere, she will always trail behind me by a half …
Three Ways to Think Strategically With Your Writing
By Cara Putman, @cara_putman As writers, it can be easy to get tunnel vision. We are so focused on our writing that it can be hard to see strategic opportunities …
Lessons God Teaches Authors When Creating Characters
by Jeanne Takenaka, @JeanneTakenaka The idea of creating characters was the one thing that kept me from jumping into fiction writing for, well, decades. One of the first writing lessons I heard …