by James L. Rubart, @jameslrubart Last year I taught at a number of virtual writing conferences, and one of the questions I was asked has stuck with me. “How many …
Tips on Brainstorming
by Susan May Warren, @SusanMayWarren I hope you’re keeping warm! I admit, I’m a little spoiled right now. It’s 82 in Florida, and I am sitting on my porch, writing. But …
Six Secrets for a Successful Grand Gesture
by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong With Valentine’s upon us, let’s talk about my favorite part of the romance novel: the grand gesture. If you don’t know what a grand gesture …
Three Ways to Stay on Track Once February Rolls Around
by David Rawlings, @DavidJRawlings It’s now February. This is the time of year when resolutions – made in the heady naivete of a fresh new year – traditionally start to wobble. If …
The First Page
By Toni Shiloh, @tonishilohwrite Who fears writing that first page of a new story? Do you agonize on the first line? That first paragraph? Does this fear keep you from …