by James L. Rubart, @jameslrubart I was working on my golf swing the other day when this thought came to me: If anyone is thinking of giving up on their …
What Does It Mean to Be Creative?
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan Many times, I don’t feel like I’m very creative. That may seem like an oxymoron for someone who is building a career as a novelist. But …
From a Reformed Pantser
by Hallee Bridgeman, @halleeb I used to be a “panster” – that is: fly by the seat of my pants. I would sit down and type, “Chapter 1,” and that would …
3 Tips to Optimize Your Pre-contract Writing Life
by Rachel D. Russell, @RDRussellWrites I forged ahead writing my first two novels under contract with a gripping realization. I had squandered my pre-contract writing time—my life when I thought of myself …
How to Write Believable Medical Fiction Part 2: Doing Your Research
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt As authors, we want to write from our experience. Write what we know. This can be tricky when we add a medical thread to our stories. …