In the writing community, we look out for one another, and with everyone feeling the pinch this year financially, Becca, Mindy, and I wanted to showcase free gifts for writers as our annual Holiday Round-up! Below is a list of terrific freebies for writers. Enjoy! Note: for some of these, you … [Read more...] about Free Gifts for Writers!
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Stocking Stuffers for Writers: Gift #4 Is Here!
It's time for our last Stocking Stuffers for Writers post, meaning we've dropped one final early holiday gift in your stocking, and all you have to do is pick it up! (This one will help you brainstorm ways to generate mood in your scenes!) But what if you've only just heard about this? Can you go … [Read more...] about Stocking Stuffers for Writers: Gift #4 Is Here!
Stocking Stuffers for Writers: Gift #3 Is Here!
It's time for another Stocking Stuffers for Writers post, meaning we've dropped another early holiday gift in your stocking, and all you have to do is pick it up! (This one will help you create stronger & more interesting antagonists!) But what if you've only just heard about this? Can you go … [Read more...] about Stocking Stuffers for Writers: Gift #3 Is Here!
Stocking Stuffers for Writers: Gift #2 Is Here
It's time for another Stocking Stuffers for Writers post, meaning we've dropped another early holiday gift in your stocking, and all you have to do is pick it up! (This one is all about resolving conflict!) But what if you've only just heard about this? Can you go back and claim earlier gifts? … [Read more...] about Stocking Stuffers for Writers: Gift #2 Is Here
Stuff Your Stocking at Writers Helping Writers: Gift #1
December is here, can you believe it? And we're so glad because it means we can finally announce something fun - Stocking Stuffers for Writers! Is it early to be giving out holiday gifts? Maybe. But it's fun, too. So, for the next seven days, every post will have a stocking stuffer, a … [Read more...] about Stuff Your Stocking at Writers Helping Writers: Gift #1
Is Your Writing Ready for Readers?
Why it's hard to judge your own writing Writing is a unique profession because people find their way to it from so many different careers. Sure, there are those who complete an English degree in school before penning their first book, but there are many more who cut their teeth in other careers … [Read more...] about Is Your Writing Ready for Readers?
Five Elements of Relationship Plotlines
Whether you are writing romance, adventure, fantasy, or mystery, nearly every well-told story has a relationship plotline. Unfortunately, though, entertaining banter or fiery arguments alone aren’t enough to sustain that plotline. Your characters may be love interests, friends, neighbors, allies, … [Read more...] about Five Elements of Relationship Plotlines
Character Type & Trope Thesaurus Entry: Bad Influence
In 1959, Carl Jung first popularized the idea of archetypes—"universal images that have existed since the remotest times." He posited that every person is a blend of these 12 basic personalities. Ever since then, authors have been applying this idea to fictional characters, combining the different … [Read more...] about Character Type & Trope Thesaurus Entry: Bad Influence
We Are Grateful
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who celebrates! Today is the perfect time to share what we're grateful for...even if you aren't celebrating Thanksgiving. I'm incredibly grateful for the supportive writing community, my agent, everyone associated with Writers Helping Writers (Angela, Becca, our … [Read more...] about We Are Grateful
Finding Your Voice as a Writer
When I first started writing fiction, I desperately wanted to be Margaret Atwood. I read several of her novels and, consciously or not (probably consciously), my writing voice started coming out a lot like hers—only minus the talent and the … [Read more...] about Finding Your Voice as a Writer
Phenomenal First Pages Contest
Hey, wonderful writerly people! It’s time for our monthly critique contest. This contest is closed. Please try again next month. If you’d like to be notified when the next one goes live, consider subscribing to the blog (in the sidebar). PLEASE NOTE: We've changed our process for entering … [Read more...] about Phenomenal First Pages Contest
Top Black Friday Deals for Writers
The economy is tough right now - inflation is high, and everyone needs to stretch their dollars further, including writers. Black Friday is an excellent time to get what we need to succeed and save. To save you time, we've rounded up some of the best deals we've found, including one from us! … [Read more...] about Top Black Friday Deals for Writers