by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan I’d been pondering my topic for this blog post, but nothing concrete had come to mind. I decided to work on something else and then I’d …
5 Tips for Better Backstory
by Rachel D. Russell, @RDRussellWrites “Mom, what’s your question?” I interjected, as gently as possible, when she paused to take a breath. The light on my multi-line phone base had been blinking …
The Danger of Discounting Your Victories
by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong The other day, I got an email from my publisher telling me I’m a finalist in a book competition. She congratulated me and encouraged me …
Your Novel Should Always Be Character Driven
By Lisa Phillips, @LisaPhillipsbks Yes, I’m a suspense author. Yes, I’m saying your book should be character driven. Always. A lot of times in craft talks or writing books you’ll …
Is Writing a Pain in the Neck?
by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 I’ve been told that, as far as health is concerned, sitting is the new smoking. I believe it. And if you are a writer, you are sitting …