By Carrie L. Weston, @carrieallbooks Grammar? Ugh. Many writers–in spite of their love of writing–hate the burden of writing according to standardized rules of grammar. I hesitated to select this …
Some Tips for Writing Humor
By Pepper Basham, @pepperbasham I LOVE writing humor. The idea that a reader grins or (even better) laughs at something my characters say or do is a wonderful feeling. But …
5 Tips to Take the Mystery Out of Mystery Writing
By Michelle Griep, @MichelleGriep Admit it. You’re intimidated by Agatha Christie. Who isn’t? Her stories are classics that keeps even the most savvy reader guessing until the very end. If …
Synopsis Day 3 — Making it Colorful — Part 1
A synopsis, as you know, is not only a summary of your story. It is a slice of your writing style. It gives the editor the first taste of who you …