by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell I was a junior in high school and my mom still made me eat my peas. Sure, I was a pretty good kid, but this one …
Writerly Wisdom From a Reformed “Was” Nazi
by Mary A. Felkins, @MaryAFelkins Conventional writerly wisdom urges us to avoid using “was” in our stories wherever possible. In its place we’re taught (ad nauseam) to select strong, descriptive verbs. Use …
How to Write a Synopsis Part 1: The Overview Paragraph
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt Let’s talk about writing a novel synopsis, shall we? Not a favorite topic of conversation, is it? Sometimes when writers hear the words “write a synopsis,” …
The Necessity of Mental Layovers in Your Writing Career
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan This past week, I flew to St. Louis, Missouri for the annual ACFW Conference. I didn’t have a direct flight and found myself spending nearly ten …
Making Your Newsletter Work for You: PART 6
by Tari Faris, @FarisTari Welcome back to the final part of the Making Your Newsletter Work for You series. It has been so great to share with you how I …