by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 We are told to write what we know, but if we did, it might be very boring, especially if it’s what I know. So I write what …
4 Effective Ways to Stop Comparing Ourselves With Others
by Jeanne Takenaka, @JeanneTakenaka Show of hands: how many of us have gotten tripped up by comparing ourselves to others in our lives? In 2019, I attended a writer’s conference. I arrived …
Move Past Your Writer’s Block
by Tammy Karasek, @tickledpinktam I’ve noticed a lot of talk about Writer’s Block of late. Several articles were opposite of each other, and I wondered … well, is it a …
1 Way to Battle Discouragement as a Writer
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt Discouragement happens in our writing journey – and it is no respecter of success or failure. Discouragement is perfectly happy to send a black cloud and …
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 …