by James L. Rubart, @jameslrubart A recent chat with an author friend went something like this: “What? You don’t think writer’s block is real? What is it then, Jim? A …
Creating Characters that Come Alive: Setting Goals
by Liz Johnson, @lizjohnsonbooks What does your character want? It seems an innocuous enough question, but the truth is that it’s one of the most important ones a writer has to …
A Simple Way to Get Motivated
by James L. Rubart, @jameslrubart Earlier this month I sent this idea to the Rubart Writing Academy email list, and based on the feedback, realized it might help you as …
When The Journey Seems Long
I like to think of myself as a patient person. I think we all like to believe we possess the characteristic of patience. But what happens when we’re faced with …
Writing Through The Holiday Season
Are you asking yourself the same question as I am? How in world is any sane person supposed to fit in writing with the busy holiday season and a day …