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…
Master the Skills to Become a Masterful Writer
How is that novel-writing going? One reason writers procrastinate is they haven’t taken the time to master the skills. If…
Grammar Mistakes Are Funny … When They Aren’t Yours
Grammar mistakes make you laugh . . . except when someone points one out in your novel. We see them…
Half Off Writing Boot Camps ~ South Lake Tahoe, California
For the last five years, I’ve been teaching writing retreats in gorgeous South Lake Tahoe, CA. And each year I…
Why Your Writing Matters—Even if You’re Not Making Any Money from It
Today’s guest post is by Ali Luke. How important is your writing to you? Is that importance reflected in how…