Category Archives: Writing Groups

5 Writing “Life Lessons” from an Empty Nester Author

Posted on June 13, 2019 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

Recently I entered a new life stage: the Empty Nester parent. My oldest son, following his younger brother’s lead, moved out a few weeks ago while my husband and I were in South America. Now, we’re back…and the house is … Continue reading →

Posted in About Us, Focus, Goal Setting, Motivational, Publishing and Self Publishing, The Business of Writing, Tools and Resources, Writer's Attitude, Writing Groups, Writing Lessons, Writing Resources | 18 Comments

The One Thing Writers Miss When Trying to Improve

Posted on April 18, 2019 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

Hi guys! Colleen M. Story is posting with us again, and she always has good food for thought when it comes to flexing our creative muscles and growing as writers. Read on! Writers do something rather unusual on a frequent … Continue reading →

Posted in Balance, Focus, Guest Post, Uncategorized, Writer's Attitude, Writing Craft, Writing Groups, Writing Lessons, Writing Resources, Writing Time | 7 Comments

HELP! What Do I Do With My 1st Edition of The Emotion Thesaurus?

Posted on February 21, 2019 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

As the expanded 2nd edition of The Emotion Thesaurus hits the shelves, we realize we’ve created a conundrum for writers upgrading their copy: what should they do with their first edition? We love the original Emotion Thesaurus and know you … Continue reading →

Posted in About Us, Book Review, Buying Books, Contests, Critique Groups, Emotion Thesaurus Guide, Reading, Uncategorized, Writing Groups | 13 Comments

All-Important Considerations When Crafting a Scene

Posted on January 10, 2019 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

Pleased to welcome C.S. Lakin back to the blog for a tremendously helpful post on what to keep in the front of your mind when crafting a scene. Read on and bookmark this great list! Anyone who says writing a … Continue reading →

Posted in Focus, Guest Post, Story Structure, Uncategorized, Writing Groups, Writing Time | 8 Comments

How Writers Are Part of a Humanitarian Chain

Posted on December 13, 2018 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

As we head toward the end of the year, I find myself thinking more about what writers do and the opportunity that arises every time we settle our fingers on the keyboard. Beyond the words and flow of the story … Continue reading →

Posted in Focus, Motivational, Reader Feedback, Uncategorized, Writer's Attitude | 5 Comments

Representation in Literature: Why It’s Important & How To Handle It

Posted on October 10, 2018 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

Happy to welcome Deborah Dixon, a passionate author, editor, and racial justice activist to talk a bit on Representation in Literature, a topic of importance and something I think many of us want to understand better so we can encourage … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Critiquing & Critiques, Diversity, Editing Tips, Focus, Guest Post, Stereotypes, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

On The Quest for Knowledge, Writers Must Show Courage

Posted on October 4, 2018 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

When we step onto the writing path, we know there will be a lot to learn. We see the mountain ahead and sure, it’s intimidating. But hey, we’re head over heels for story, in love with the author’s dream, and … Continue reading →

Posted in About Us, Critiquing & Critiques, Focus, Motivational, One Stop For Writers, Revision and Editing, Show Don't Tell, Software and Services, Story Structure, Uncategorized, Websites, Writer's Attitude, Writing Craft, Writing Groups, Writing Resources | 15 Comments

Can Writers Get an MFA Experience Without the Expense of College?

Posted on September 27, 2018 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

In many ways, writers are lucky. Our community has many knowledgeable people to help us learn and grow so we can turn our writing into a sustainable career. One of the most generous and innovative people Becca and I know … Continue reading →

Posted in Critiquing & Critiques, Experiments, Focus, Guest Post, Motivational, Publishing and Self Publishing, Reading, The Business of Writing, Time Management, Uncategorized, Writer's Attitude, Writing Craft, Writing Groups, Writing Resources, Writing Time | 8 Comments

Choosing the Right Details

Posted on May 10, 2018 by BECCA PUGLISI

It’s my personal opinion that getting the words down on paper is the easy part, because at that point, the details don’t matter. Just throw a bunch of words down and take care of the specifics in the revision stage. … Continue reading →

Posted in Description, Editing Tips, Revision and Editing, Writing Groups | 11 Comments

Escape The Slush Pile: Elements of a Successful Query Pitch

Posted on November 23, 2017 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

Heads up! Pitch Pro Sarah Isaacson has a Query Clinic here PACKED with info to help you escape the slush pile. For length, my intro is short, so read on for a bounty of query advice gold to put into action. … Continue reading →

Posted in Agents, Critiquing & Critiques, Guest Post, Publishing and Self Publishing, Rejection, Revision and Editing, Uncategorized | 8 Comments