By Cara Putman, @cara_putman Occasionally, I will hear a writer say they don’t read. It’s honestly a stunning comment. I can’t imagine trying to write without also being a voracious …
3 Ts to Sharpening Your Ax to Achieve Your Writing Dreams
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan A while ago, I came across this quote from Abraham Lincoln: If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend six hours sharpening my …
Six Thoughts to Help Us Respond to Criticism
by Jeanne Takenaka, @JeanneTakenaka We writers will have to respond to criticism on our writing journey. Recently, I shared a post on my personal blog that swelled from the depths of my …
Heed the Call and Choose to Hustle
by Heidi McCahan, @HeidiMcCahan One of my favorite parts of the writing journey is connecting with other writers. I love hearing about unique experiences and paths toward publication. Since technology makes …
Research. How Important Is It?
by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 When I pitched my Natchez Trace Park Rangers series to my publisher, I envisioned stories set on the Natchez Trace up around my area near the Tennessee …