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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,…

Is a Writers’ Association Right For You?

April 13, 2017

Is a Writers’ Association Right For You?

April 13, 2017

Writer S.E. White is taking a look at the benefits of writers’ associations, which just might be the tool you need to take the next step in your writing career.…

Six Rules that Keep Critique Partnerships Golden

May 10, 2016

Six Rules that Keep Critique Partnerships Golden

May 10, 2016

Please help me welcome author Dee Romito who has a few “rules” to make sure critique partner relationships stay healthy and function as they should. Six Rules that Keep Critique…

Mastering Words: How to Grow as a Writer

April 23, 2015

Mastering Words: How to Grow as a Writer

April 23, 2015

It’s human nature to hide our weaknesses from others, but the hard truth is that if we try to cover up our flaws in writing, it will keep us from…

How to Weather Bad Reviews and Take Criticism

July 1, 2013

How to Weather Bad Reviews and Take Criticism

July 1, 2013

Jennifer Lyne is sharing her thoughts on how to handle book reviews and criticism—a topic she’s well versed in discussing due to her experience as a writer and producer. The…

Using a Critique Checklist (Like This One)

June 19, 2013

Using a Critique Checklist (Like This One)

June 19, 2013

When writers ask me for advice, I emphasize the importance of finding a critique group or partners. These support systems are invaluable for adding the objectivity we lack and helping…

The Path To 10K In Sales: Strategy, Luck & Mistakes

October 11, 2012

The Path To 10K In Sales: Strategy, Luck & Mistakes

October 11, 2012

I’ll admit my mind is blown knowing there are over 10,000 Emotion Thesaurus books out in the world. Becca and I are thrilled, and so appreciative to all the writers…

Margie Lawson Immersion Experience

September 4, 2012

Margie Lawson Immersion Experience

September 4, 2012

By Melinda Collins Immersion Master Class with Margie Lawson: The Experience, Takeaways & Lessons Thank you, Angela, for inviting me over today to talk about my recent experience in Colorado…