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Phenomenal First Pages Contest

October 19, 2021

Phenomenal First Pages Contest

October 19, 2021

Hey, wonderful writerly people! It’s time for our monthly first-page critique contest ? This contest is closed—please try again next month. If you’d like to be notified when the next…

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,…

Release Day: The Conflict Thesaurus Is Here!

October 12, 2021

Release Day: The Conflict Thesaurus Is Here!

October 12, 2021

Well, guys – another book is out in the world! The Conflict Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Obstacles, Adversaries, and Inner Struggles (Volume 1) is a game-changer for writers, screenwriters,…

NaNoWriMo Prep for Plotters & Pantsers

October 7, 2021

NaNoWriMo Prep for Plotters & Pantsers

October 7, 2021

It’s October, meaning many writers are turning their thoughts to NaNoWriMo, (National Novel Writing Month) starting November 1st, when they will attempt to write 50,000 words in a month. NaNoWriMo…

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…

Relationship Thesaurus Entry: People Who Are Dating

October 2, 2021

Relationship Thesaurus Entry: People Who Are Dating

October 2, 2021

Successful stories are driven by authentic and interesting characters, so it’s important to craft them carefully. But characters don’t usually exist in a vacuum; throughout the course of your story,…

Meet Our Newest Resident Writing Coaches

September 30, 2021

Meet Our Newest Resident Writing Coaches

September 30, 2021

It’s always exciting when fall comes around as it means a new season of the Resident Writing Coach program is about to start! We’ve had great fortune to have so…

Phenomenal First Pages Contest

September 23, 2021

Phenomenal First Pages Contest

September 23, 2021

Hey, wonderful writerly people! It’s time for our monthly first-page critique contest ? This contest is closed. See you next month! If you’re working on a first page (in any genre…