Jean Lennon
Contest: Essay to My Younger Self | 5th Place
WELL, SHE WAS JUST SEVENTEEN
March 1, 2024
L.E.A.P. into Writing for Children: Learn, Entertain, And Provoke
When writing for children, take a LEAP—write a story that teaches (LEARN), captivates (ENTERTAINS), AND gets the child to do something (PROVOKES).
Cultivating Writing Relationships in the Publishing Industry
Writers develop relationships in the publishing industry and these connections can contribute to a writer’s success. Let’s talk networking for writers.
Up Close and Personal: Writing Inside Viewpoints
One of the first things a reader looks for in a story is the viewpoint. Here are the benefits and drawbacks of using different points of view in your story.
Laura Thomas
Contest: Essay to My Younger Self | 1st Place
THE NEST OF NOW
February 16, 2024
What Writers Need to Know About Writing Chapters
Does your book need chapters? If so, how long should they be? Jan Fields reveals the ins and outs of using chapters effectively in your story.
Shirley Tucker
The Rooster Who Lost His Cock-A-Doodle-Doo
February 9, 2024
Building Solid Relationships for Stronger Writing
Relationships play a key role in most fiction stories. Thinking about relationships of all kinds will make for stronger writing that will engage readers.
Word by Word: Make the Most of Your Writing Choices
Writing involves choices. Word by word we can harness the power and magic of words. Let’s make the most of our writing choices with today’s post.
How to Make Readers Fall in Love with Your Book
Two things will make readers fall in love with your book: premise and character. Jan Fields shows how to have them head over heels for both in your story.
Katie Dolgert
Contest: Essay to My Younger Self | 2nd Place
DIAGNOSIS DAY
February 2, 2024
The Resolution to Produce: How Do You Make Time to Write?
The new year begins with so much potential. So how do we find time to write and use our creativity reserves to fulfill that potential? Check out these 3 tips
3 Ways to Target Submissions
Writing stories and articles is the fun half of the job. The other half is submitting your work to good markets. Here are 3 ways to target submissions.
Rae-Dawn Brightman
Contest: Thriller First Pages | 2nd Place
30 MINUTES TOO LATE
January 19, 2024
Building Your Reading List as a Writer
Successful writers are also readers. The act of reading builds skills and inspires creativity. Let’s talk about building your reading list as a writer.
3 Resolutions to Make You a Better Writer
There are problems every new writer faces. Let’s look at some of the most common issues and turn them into 3 resolutions to make us all better writers.
What Writers Need to Know About Time Management
The beginning of the year is a perfect time to evaluate time management for writers. Here are 5 tips to help you—and your writing—be successful this year.
Diane Merz
Contest: Thriller First Pages | 1st Place
RUBY TUESDAY
January 5, 2024
5 Gentle Resolutions for a Positive New Year
Time to consider optimism and enjoyment for our writing resolutions. Instead of focusing on not failing, prioritize the elements of writing that bring us joy.
Busting 3 Scary Writing Myths
Writers tend to build up myths to insulate themselves from the possibility of “breaking” our writing. Let’s look at some scary writing myths we can bust today.
