By Mollie Joy Rushmeyer, @mollierushmeyer As writers, we often hear “write what you know”—although we might choose not to. Maybe we want to explore a topic, a career, a period …
Chart It!—How to Use a Character Chart
Sarah Sundin, @sarahsundin What color were her eyes again? How long has he had this job? When did she break her arm, and is she out of her cast yet? When …
One Simple Hack to Defeat Procrastination
by Andrea Christenson, @AndreaC_Author Procrastination is a disease many of us are afflicted with every day. Or, maybe it doesn’t bother us because we can worry about it later… I …
Benefits of Using Action Beats With Dialogue
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan When you pick up a new book, what keeps you turning the pages? For many, it’s the dialogue, which is the best way to learn about …
Pro Editor Tips and Tricks
by Christina Miller, @CLMillerbooks Editing is hard, but Microsoft Word functions can make it easier. Here are some Word functions for authors to use as we edit. Problem: My ms …