by Hallee Bridgeman, @halleeb When I am teaching, I am often asked what comes first, plot or characters. For me, I write character-driven stories. The characters and their conflicts and motivations are …
The Pre-Published Writer’s Legacy
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell Summer 2022 is the year I will remember I almost cracked my skull. Here’s what happened. One day, I decided that I would wake up at …
How to Know if You’re Overwriting: Tips to Trim the Fluff
By Mollie Joy Rushmeyer, @mollierushmeyer I debated calling this “Learn From My Mistakes: How to Avoid a 10,000-Word Trim Down in 72 Hours,” but it seemed a mouthful. But know …
STORY IDEAS: Start Small, Go Big
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt I’ve been brainstorming a new book idea for several days, mulling over details about the heroine, the hero, the Inciting Incident, the obstacles, the setting. The …
Undeserved
Sarah Sundin, @sarahsundin As I write this, I’m preparing for the moving van to come in two days. When this article posts, we will be living in our new house, Lord …