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Small Focus. Big Creativity.

August 16, 2022

Small Focus. Big Creativity.

August 16, 2022

For the past two months, we’ve been in a small village in the middle of France. I imagined there would be writing galore, with wine and cheese raining down, to…

When You Feel Like a Hack

May 17, 2022

When You Feel Like a Hack

May 17, 2022

By Christina Delay Recently I’ve been reading Marcus Sakey’s BRILLIANCE trilogy. Yes, I know I’m behind the times, but OMG have you read these books yet? I’m enjoying them immensely,…

10-Year Celebration: Win the Ultimate Writer’s Toolkit

May 9, 2022

10-Year Celebration: Win the Ultimate Writer’s Toolkit

May 9, 2022

It’s a big anniversary for us, folks! Ten years ago today we hit the publish button on The Emotion Thesaurus. 10 Years. Can you believe it? We wrote this book…

How Writers Can Turn the Page This Spring

April 21, 2022

How Writers Can Turn the Page This Spring

April 21, 2022

We may write different things, but I’m betting we have something in common – a set-up process. We sit down, favorite writing tools at the ready. Maybe we light a…

The One Popular Myth Writers Believe About Writer’s Block

April 7, 2022

The One Popular Myth Writers Believe About Writer’s Block

April 7, 2022

“There’s no such thing as writer’s block!” No doubt you’ve heard this myth before. Worse, you may have believed it. And that’s rarely a good thing, as it tends to…

4 Strategies to Help Writers Focus in a World of Distractions

January 6, 2022

4 Strategies to Help Writers Focus in a World of Distractions

January 6, 2022

If you want to reach your writing goals this year, you’ve got to get rid of one thing: distractions. They surround you at every turn, vying for your attention, and…

Free & Nearly-Free Thank You Gifts to Give Other Writers

December 14, 2021

Free & Nearly-Free Thank You Gifts to Give Other Writers

December 14, 2021

It’s gift-giving season, and if you’re like me, you may be thinking about picking up a little something for a writer who has really been in your corner this year.…

Bookish Gifts for Writers (TIP: This Year, Shop Early)

November 2, 2021

Bookish Gifts for Writers (TIP: This Year, Shop Early)

November 2, 2021

Every December we put together a gift-giving list for writers for those of you wanting to pick up a little something for critique partners & book buds, or to source…

How to Tell If You’ve Found the Best Book Marketing Niche

October 28, 2021

How to Tell If You’ve Found the Best Book Marketing Niche

October 28, 2021

How can you tell if your book marketing niche is the right one? There are three signs to look for. But first, let’s review what we’re talking about. What is…

A Show-Don’t-Tell Database for Writers

October 14, 2021

A Show-Don’t-Tell Database for Writers

October 14, 2021

One thing we’re known for around here is description. For a dozen years, Becca and I have explored topic after topic, and whether it’s settings, emotions, backstory wounds, conflict, weather,…