by Rebecca Yauger, @RebeccaYauger One thing I love about the writing community is the support we offer one another. From critiquing chapters, celebrating contest wins, and sharing book releases, we encourage …
No Judgment Here
by Rebecca Yauger, @RebeccaYauger Looking back at previous blog posts, I write a lot about self-doubt. You could do a search of this blog to find many posts about overcoming fear …
The Art of Understatement
by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong There’s a scene in The A-Team where the guys are inside a tank that’s parachuting from an airplane, and they fire a cannon to push …
How Do You Handle Reviews: Tips From a Waitress
by Becca Kinzer, @BeccaKinzer One summer, many years ago, I waitressed at a restaurant on the edge of my hometown. It mostly catered to elderly citizens and buffet lovers, but I got …
Writerly Wisdom From a Reformed “Was” Nazi
by Mary A. Felkins, @MaryAFelkins Conventional writerly wisdom urges us to avoid using “was” in our stories wherever possible. In its place we’re taught (ad nauseam) to select strong, descriptive verbs. Use …