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“Perfect to Me”: How Self-Editing Can Take Your Novel to the Next Stage

January 20, 2022

“Perfect to Me”: How Self-Editing Can Take Your Novel to the Next Stage

January 20, 2022

By Michelle Barker Part of the trick of hiring an editor is knowing when your manuscript is ready to hand over to them. There’s no point submitting a draft that…

How Memoir and Autobiography Differ

January 13, 2022

How Memoir and Autobiography Differ

January 13, 2022

By Liz Alterman A few years ago, I told a friend that I’d nearly finished writing a memoir. She knew that it focused on the period my husband and I—both…

3 Mistakes To Avoid with Your Side Characters

August 5, 2021

3 Mistakes To Avoid with Your Side Characters

August 5, 2021

Help me welcome Resident Writing Coach Alumni Sacha Black, who has just an excellent post on how to avoid creating story problems caused by mismanaged side characters. Here’s a bit…

Genre Switching: Launching a Successful Career in a New Genre

July 29, 2021

Genre Switching: Launching a Successful Career in a New Genre

July 29, 2021

Admit it, you’ve thought about cheating. After all, there’s so many to choose from, why tie yourself down to one genre? (Hey, what did you THINK I was talking about?)…

Building Your Writing Support Triangle, Part 3: Accountability

June 17, 2021

Building Your Writing Support Triangle, Part 3: Accountability

June 17, 2021

We’ve loved having Jessica Conoley here the past three weeks to discuss the three vital pieces of support that every author needs. Today, she’s closing out this series by discussing…

Building Your Writing Support Triangle, Part 2: Mentorship

June 10, 2021

Building Your Writing Support Triangle, Part 2: Mentorship

June 10, 2021

Jessica Conoley shared last week about why it’s so important for writers to have a critique group or partner. She’s back today in this three-part series to talk about the…

7 Clues that Reveal Writing is Part of Your Life’s Purpose

June 5, 2021

7 Clues that Reveal Writing is Part of Your Life’s Purpose

June 5, 2021

It’s one thing to enjoy writing. It’s another to believe that writing is part of your life’s purpose. How can you tell which may be the case for you? Watch…

Building Your Writing Support Triangle, Part 1: Critique

June 3, 2021

Building Your Writing Support Triangle, Part 1: Critique

June 3, 2021

As writers, it’s important to have a support system, and it’s just as important to enlist the right people to that inner circle. Jessica Conoley is sharing the first post…

Why Should You Join a Writing Community?

February 25, 2021

Why Should You Join a Writing Community?

February 25, 2021

Writing is hard, but it can be easier if you’re not doing it alone. Eileen Cook is here to share 5 reasons why you should join a group. Writing may…

5 Tips for Writing Stellar Romantic Subplots

February 11, 2021

5 Tips for Writing Stellar Romantic Subplots

February 11, 2021

Does your story contain a romantic subplot? They can be tricky to write well while not allowing them to take over the main plot line. Savannah Cordova is back with…