by Katherine Reay, @Katherine_Reay We often think of fall as quintessential reading time — cozy fire, cup of tea or a glass of wine, and that delectable book you want to savor …
Five Ways to Write Realistic Dialogue
By Courtney Walsh, @courtney_walsh My love of story started in a somewhat unconventional place—on the stage. Sure, I loved reading books, but if I’m honest, they didn’t compare to the …
Disgruntled Readers and the Peaceful Writer
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell After reading three chapters, I put the book away. And there the novel sits. And as what we call progress marches on, the book does not …
5 Tips to Help You Use Quotes in Your Writing
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt “Most collectors collect tangibles. As a quotation collector, I collect wisdom, life, invisible beauty, souls alive in ink.” – Terri Guillemets (1973-), quotation anthologist I’m going …
Trends in Inspirational Regency Fiction
by Erica Vetsch, Erica Vetsch on Facebook Watching the market and trends in fiction is a good discipline for a writer to learn. Being familiar with what is out there …