by Andrea Christenson, @AndreaC_Author In my neck of the woods, the trees are slowly changing color for autumn. Brilliant reds, golden yellows, a burst of orange, and even some remaining …
To Retreat, or Not to Retreat, That is The Question
by Tari Faris, @FarisTari This fall, I have had the opportunity to attend two different writing retreats with friends. When it was all said and done, I highly recommend them …
Your Story Skeleton Part One
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan Our bodies’ skeletal systems are essential for creating the framework or structure for our bodies. Without joints, we wouldn’t be able to bend and move efficiently. …
10 Helpful Questions to Ask Before You Write a Short Story
by Jeanne Takenaka, @JeanneTakenaka Have you ever attempted to write a short story? Many of you have. Awesome for you! I recently told a group of writing friends I found it easier …
More Than a Sounding Board: Four Ways to Deepen the Heroine’s Best Friend
by Christina Miller, @CLMillerbooks Have you noticed that secondary characters sometimes serve little purpose beyond being props in the scene? While we don’t develop walk-on characters, we can use secondary …