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 …
Benefits of Using Action Beats With Dialogue
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan When you pick up a new book, what keeps you turning the pages? For many, it’s the dialogue, which is the best way to learn about …
4 Writing Tips From Literary Great Edgar Allan Poe
By Michelle Griep, @MichelleGriep Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore—While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there …
Make Moonlighting Work for You: Writing Success
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell These ten tips helped me moonlight as a writer: How can I make moonlighting as a writer work for me? @peterleavell on @MyBookTherapy #writingtip #writing #pubtip …
How to Conduct Research for Your Novel’s Setting When You Can’t Be There
By Carrie L. Weston, @carrieallbooks Many of us have seen it–social media posts of our favorite authors on a “research trip” to England, Greece, or some other location where they …