By Becky Yauger, @RebeccaYauger We’re in the midst of the holiday season, and I’m eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new grandchild! Despite all of the busyness right now, it’s …
Learning from Fairytales: Storyworld Building
by Rachel Hauck, @RachelHauck When I started the Royal Wedding Series, I knew I had to create a country or countries “worlds” in which my royal families lived. I’m a realistic …
6 Gifts Writers Can Give Themselves
by Jeanne Takenaka, @jeannetakenaka I’m just going to say it. Christmas can be crazy. Stressful. Life-draining. For me, I want to be all in every moment with my family. I …
Curl Up with a Good Book!
by Katherine Reay, @Katherine_Reay This is a blog about writing, but to do one’s best writing, I contend one has to be an excellent reader. And now is the time – especially …
The benefits of writing out loud
by David Rawlings, @DavidJRawlings The writing process can be easy to romanticize and even easier to describe. Find a laptop, and straighten it in front of you on the desk. Place your …