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 …
Don’t Let ANYTHING Steal Your Writing Joy
I’m a member of several writing groups, and I’m always amazed at the different reactions people have to similar situations. For instance, one writer might leave a critique session in …
17 Things To Do—Right Now—to Take Your Author Blog to the Next Level
I have a lot of writers ask me about blogging. Some want to get a solid start. Others want to ramp up their connections. Whatever information you’re looking for, today …
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 …