By Michelle Griep, @MichelleGriep Occasionally people walk by my writerly cage and rattle the bars, which is generally followed by either: A) Throwing me some food despite the …
Famous First Words: Writing Power-Packed Sentences
By Tara Johnson, @TaraMinistry “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens “Call me Ishmael.” Moby-Dick or, the …
Mentorship: How and Why You Should Take On an Apprentice
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell Apprentice is a tried-and-true method of learning. How should you, as a master, pass on writing wisdom? Should you spend the time? Why, should you as …
4 Tips for Writers to Start Making Instagram Reels
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt As authors, we don’t have a choice about being on social media, but we do have other choices. We choose what social media platforms we want …
Need Higher Stakes in Your Story? Try Adding a Bear.
by Heidi McCahan, @HeidiMcCahan Recently a group of writer pals I chat with online lamented that their rough drafts lacked enough conflict to make their stories interesting. I can relate. A …