By Janine Rosche, @janinerosche Writer’s block. The empty page. Flat characters. Uninspired scenes. If you’ve been writing for any length of time, you’ve likely experienced one or all of these …
Educate the Author
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell Put down your pen. Give me three months of your best. Why? Your characters are only as brilliant as you. There’s only one way to strengthen …
3 Quick Tips for Fighting Through Writing Discouragement
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan Recently, a friend confided that she wondered if she was called to write. She’d entered a contest for unpublished writers. When she received her scoresheet, she …
Writing a Synopsis Part 2: Understanding the Different Types of Synopses
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt Last month – and where did September go, might I ask? – I introduced the topic of writing a synopsis. I’m continuing the discussion this month, …
When in Doubt, Write a Dog
by Bethany Turner, @SeeBethanyWrite I am blessed to have an incredibly supportive family. Sure, my sister has never read a single thing I’ve written. And yes, my sons look for …