By Mollie Joy Rushmeyer, @mollierushmeyer As writers, we probably all wish there was a magical idea fairy who could tap us with her wand, and Bam! A best-selling novel idea …
Writing Scenes Like Swiss Cheese
Sarah Sundin, @sarahsundin The scene is running at a nice clip. My heroine is making a strong decision that will propel her into action. The dialogue is flowing, the plot is …
What Not to Do on a Research Trip (Lessons Learned From an Introverted Writer)
By Susan L. Tuttle, @Susan_Tuttle5 Setting is a key element in our books. Oftentimes, we research places before we write about them, but once in a while we actually get …
Educate the Author
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell Put down your pen. Give me three months of your best. Why? Your characters are only as brilliant as you. There’s only one way to strengthen …
Writing a Military Character
by Kariss Lynch, @Kariss_Lynch I never planned to write a series steeped in the Navy SEAL culture when I began writing my first book. But from the very beginning, Nick …