Every story – be it a mystery or a YA or woman’s fiction – begins with a spark, an idea that ignites an author’s imagination. Fanning that spark into a …
4 Tips to Prep Your Writing Contest Entry
It’s contest season in the writing world! Perhaps you just submitted your entry to the ACFW Genesis contest earlier this week. There are lots of other contests coming up later …
The Writing Life: Are You Worrying or Having Fun?
I’m plotting a new novel. It’s the early days, where the possibilities are vast and I find myself smiling as I mull over the what-ifs. I can’t see a single deadline …
The Writing Life: When Saying “Yes” Begins Things
I always wanted to be a writer. But for years, my focus was on nonfiction: writing for newspapers and magazines and eventually a nonfiction book. And I was happy with …
4 Tips to Help You Become a Writer Who Reads
“Just write every day of your life. Read intensely. Then see what happens. Most of my friends who are put on that diet have very pleasant careers.” —Ray Bradbury (1920-2012), …