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A New Face at Writers Helping Writers

January 4, 2022

A New Face at Writers Helping Writers

January 4, 2022

As you guys can probably guess, Becca and I have a lot on the go as we share businesses, books, software, and more. We teach, run this blog, manage multiple…

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…

Happy 6th Birthday, One Stop for Writers (+Giveaway!)

October 5, 2021

Happy 6th Birthday, One Stop for Writers (+Giveaway!)

October 5, 2021

Welcome to the Birthday Zone, because our web app, One Stop for Writers, is six! Unlike most six-year-olds, there are no tantrums at bedtime or arguments over eating green beans…

The Conflict Thesaurus Writing Guide Is Coming

August 12, 2021

The Conflict Thesaurus Writing Guide Is Coming

August 12, 2021

Each year we look forward to this post, the one where we get to spill the beans and introduce to you the next book in our thesaurus series. This one…

Act Like A Professional

June 29, 2021

Act Like A Professional

June 29, 2021

Now that in-person conferences are back, it’s a good time to review proper etiquette for these gatherings. I’ve been teaching at writers conferences for over twenty years, and I’ve seen…

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…

Use Your Fiction Skills to Earn Money

April 13, 2021

Use Your Fiction Skills to Earn Money

April 13, 2021

Authors are a talented bunch. We’re adept at creating worlds and characters that engage our readers and keep them turning the pages. All these skills we learn—grammar, punctuation, pacing, layering,…

How to Give a Great Podcast Author Interview

March 30, 2021

How to Give a Great Podcast Author Interview

March 30, 2021

As an author, one of the best ways you can reach new audiences is through podcasts. According to Edison Research and Triton Digital, there are now 62 million Americans listening…

Heinlein’s Rules of Writing: Principles for Success

March 25, 2021

Heinlein’s Rules of Writing: Principles for Success

March 25, 2021

I want to talk today about a topic I’ve been pondering for years. YEARS. It’s Heinlein’s Rules of Writing. If this is new to you, it’s a framework for writing…