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Writing Feedback: Should We Seek It Out?

September 26, 2019

Writing Feedback: Should We Seek It Out?

September 26, 2019

As most of you know, Becca and I have been writing and publishing for some time now. Many thing have changed in the industry, including how a book reaches the…

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

February 21, 2019

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

February 21, 2019

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…

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

October 10, 2018

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

October 10, 2018

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…

On The Quest for Knowledge, Writers Must Show Courage

October 4, 2018

On The Quest for Knowledge, Writers Must Show Courage

October 4, 2018

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…

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

September 27, 2018

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

September 27, 2018

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…

Escape the Slush Pile: Elements of a Successful Query Pitch

November 23, 2017

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Escape the Slush Pile: Elements of a Successful Query Pitch

November 23, 2017

Heads up! Pitch Pro Sarah Isaacson has a Query Clinic here PACKED with info to help you escape the slush pile. The purpose of a pitch is to hook a reader…

Angela Looks Back: Why We Must Invest If We Want a Writing Career

July 13, 2017

Angela Looks Back: Why We Must Invest If We Want a Writing Career

July 13, 2017

One thing I am terrible at is taking the time to glance back at this writing journey of mine. Usually, my gaze is fixed ahead on whatever is next and…

Want to Grow as a Writer? Transform Your Critique Group

May 2, 2017

Want to Grow as a Writer? Transform Your Critique Group

May 2, 2017

My mentor Art Arthur, a successful Hollywood screenwriter for five decades, once told me, “There are four kinds of Hollywood producers: the ones that say, ‘Here’s what I don’t like…

Angela’s Fantastic Finds for Writers

April 27, 2017

Angela’s Fantastic Finds for Writers

April 27, 2017

People who follow me in social spaces know I curate A LOT of content–enough to supply 3 twitter accounts, 3 facebook pages, one personal FB profile and then of course,…

How to Become a Successful Writer: Develop Your Intuition

April 18, 2017

How to Become a Successful Writer: Develop Your Intuition

April 18, 2017

If you want to become a successful writer, developing your intuition is key—and that means making peace with your Internal Editor. He’s the guy in your head who sits back,…