by Katherine Reay, @Katherine_Reay The word “story” implies coherence. In our writing – it’s necessary or it’s not much of a novel. In our lives, it suggests we can see the events, …
Write Ordinary Characters – with a Dash of Extra
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt “The character that lasts is an ordinary guy with some extraordinary qualities.” —Raymond Chandler (1888-1959), American-British novelist & screenwriter In 1932, at the age of forty-four, Chandler …
3 Tips for a Better #Writing Conference
by Kariss Lynch, @Kariss_Lynch You’ve probably read at least one blog about preparing for a writing conference by now. Before my first conference (and even before my second), I was a …
Lessons from Writing a Fast Draft
by CJ Meyerly, @mdippedinink I’ve spent August fast-drafting my novel, writing on average between three to four thousand words a day. I decided to fast-draft for the first time because I …
Quitting Your Day Job By Investing In You
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell I walked out of a day job and am writing and teaching one class at a private academy full time now. How did I make my …