On the Importance of Having a Community
Today’s guest post is by M. K. Rainey. It’s amazing to me how some writers can go their entire careers…
Sign Up for the Nevada City Scene Mastery Boot Camp!
Time is running out to sign up for our Scene Mastery Boot Camp in Nevada City, CA. My co-instructor, Catharine…
What Will You Sacrifice to Be a Better Writer?
Today’s guest post is by Beth Cadman. Before taking the plunge to write full-time, I often found myself imagining how…
5 Writing Lessons Learned from Margaret Atwood
Today’s guest post is by Dave Chesson. Thanks to the golden age of television, Margaret Atwood is finally gaining the…
3 Ways Insecurity Hurts Your Writing
Today’s guest post is by Braeden Phillips. Have you ever given a piece of writing to a friend to read…
How To Write A Killer First Draft In 6 Steps
Today’s guest post is by Gilbert Bassey. A killer first draft, the holy grail—who doesn’t want it? Conventional wisdom says…
MasterClass Online Classes with Amazing Writers
If you’re not familiar with the site MasterClass, I want to encourage you to check it out. In addition to…
How to Advance Your Plot with Careful Scene Design ~ 5 Steps
Plotting is complex, and whether you “wing it” or plot extensively, there are 5 key steps that will help you…
The Connection between Character Emotion and Reader Empathy
Today’s guest post is by Becca Puglisi. Do you know how many books are on the market today? Neither do…