by Bethany Turner, @SeeBethanyWrite Hello, fabulous writing community, and happy 2021 to you! I’m new here as a contributor on the Learn How To Write A Novel blog, but I’ve …
Writing When Life Happens
by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 I don’t know about you, but I’m happy to see 2020 in my rearview mirror! I’ve always loved January, not necessarily the weather, but the idea of …
Four Perspectives to Help Us Thrive in a New Year
by Jeanne Takenaka, @JeanneTakenaka January first . . . a day that feels like the beginning of a new project. Imagine sitting down at your computer, your heart full with the ideas …
Tips to Write the Way a Bird Sings
by Delores Topliff, @DeloresTopliff French Impressionist artist, Claude Monet said, “I would like to paint the way a bird sings.” As writers, we long to effortlessly paint with words that way. …
The Perks of Writing a Novel Set in Your Town
By Melissa Ferguson, on Facebook @authormelissaferguson I never really knew you were allowed to write a novel set in your own town. For some reason, I thought there was some …