By Michelle Griep, @MichelleGriep Here’s a newsflash for you: Writers don’t make a lot of money.In light of that, the best piece of advice I heard when starting this gig …
The Why Behind Writing Contests
By Rachel Scott McDaniel, @rachelsmcdaniel When I first started writing, I entered every contest I could. Large ones. Small ones. Needless to say, I also ran the gamut with all …
Iconic Tales in Your Novel
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell The sword in the stone. “As you wish.” Tilting at windmills. “Luke, I’m your father.” The wife in the attic. “It’s alive!” An arrow punctures his …
4 Steps to Take When You Hate Your Editor’s Comments
by Kariss Lynch, @Kariss_Lynch Raise your hand if you love reading through editor’s comments. Anyone? Me neither. Even if you fall in the camp of enjoying the editing process, you …
Two Reasons for Writers to be as Determined as a Child Learning to Walk
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt I want to write with the tenacity of a child learning to walk. I’ve spent quite a bit of time watching an 8-month old – my …