by Tammy Karasek, @tickledpinktam There have been many conferences this year already, both online and in person. Maybe you’ve attended one or two yourself. While there, we may be hearing …
5 Words of Wisdom for Wannabe Writers
By Michelle Griep, @MichelleGriep For years I was a creative writer instructor, which has its pros and cons. It also has its own special kind of drudgery like answering the …
How to Conduct Research for Your Novel’s Setting When You Can’t Be There
By Carrie L. Weston, @carrieallbooks Many of us have seen it–social media posts of our favorite authors on a “research trip” to England, Greece, or some other location where they …
What if My Readers Listen?
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell My advice is often repeated back to me. Well, the bad advice is, anyway. “Switch genres.” What, I said that? “Try to sell your book on …
Setting: Your Camouflaged Secondary Character
By Mollie Joy Rushmeyer, @mollierushmeyer We hear a lot about using deep POV, all of the five senses, showing emotion through actions instead of telling how the character feels, ramping …