By Rachel Scott McDaniel, @rachelsmcdaniel When I first started writing, I entered every contest I could. Large ones. Small ones. Needless to say, I also ran the gamut with all …
Iconic Tales in Your Novel
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell The sword in the stone. “As you wish.” Tilting at windmills. “Luke, I’m your father.” The wife in the attic. “It’s alive!” An arrow punctures his …
4 Steps to Take When You Hate Your Editor’s Comments
by Kariss Lynch, @Kariss_Lynch Raise your hand if you love reading through editor’s comments. Anyone? Me neither. Even if you fall in the camp of enjoying the editing process, you …
Two Reasons for Writers to be as Determined as a Child Learning to Walk
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt I want to write with the tenacity of a child learning to walk. I’ve spent quite a bit of time watching an 8-month old – my …
Why 70% of Writers Don’t Send in Their Manuscripts
by James L. Rubart, @jameslrubart My good friend Jane asked me a question the other day and after I responded to her I realized it might be a good subject …