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 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 …
Can a Writer Enjoy Being a Reader?
by David Rawlings, @DavidJRawlings I really feel sorry for magicians who still enjoy watching magic shows. It must be hard to enjoy another magician’s skills when you know how the trick works. …
What To Do Once You’ve Finished Your First Draft
by Heidi McCahan, @HeidiMcCahan Congratulations! A completed first draft is a tremendous accomplishment. Now you’re probably wondering what to do next. I highly recommend celebrating. After I finish a manuscript, I …
Fixing the Foundation
by Andrea Christenson, @andrea143 The church we are attending recently decided to pave their gravel covered parking lot. Years of dealing with mud and dust spurred them on, and when the …