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Help Us Celebrate Our 200,000 Book Milestone

March 3, 2017

Help Us Celebrate Our 200,000 Book Milestone

March 3, 2017

Honestly, I don’t even know how to start this post–I am utterly lacking in the word department, which is pretty ironic for a writer, isn’t it? 200,000. Books. Sold. Back…

5 NaNoWriMo Hacks To Keep Words Flowing

October 27, 2016

5 NaNoWriMo Hacks To Keep Words Flowing

October 27, 2016

Ready to mow down some words? Read on–this will help you get to the 50K finish line! 1. Start with a plan (yes, even the Pantsers). Really, the more you…

How to Become a Stronger Writer (Resources!)

September 29, 2016

How to Become a Stronger Writer (Resources!)

September 29, 2016

Being September, education is on my mind, reinforcing how important it is to stretch ourselves to become stronger writers. I know writers who feel they ‘know’ enough because they’ve read…

Hunting Down Plot Holes & Inconsistencies In a Story

September 13, 2016

Hunting Down Plot Holes & Inconsistencies In a Story

September 13, 2016

Please welcome author David Stafford as he’s tackling something we all wrestle with: Plot Holes and Descriptive Inconsistencies. Plot holes are disastrous,as are inconsistencies around characters and setting. These gaps…

35+ Posts To Help Writers Elevate Their Craft & Marketing Skills

March 22, 2016

35+ Posts To Help Writers Elevate Their Craft & Marketing Skills

March 22, 2016

A friend of mine asked me for a list of posts that I would like shared online (how nice, right?) and it prompted me to visit my website stats to…

The Novelist’s Triage Center: Get Unstuck and Finish Your Book

November 9, 2015

The Novelist’s Triage Center: Get Unstuck and Finish Your Book

November 9, 2015

There you are, happily pounding out words, the click and rattle of the keyboard creating a musical symphony in your writing space. And then…it happens. Your mind goes blank. At…

One Stop For Writers’ Descriptive Thesaurus Database

October 9, 2015

One Stop For Writers’ Descriptive Thesaurus Database

October 9, 2015

A Closer Look at Our Show-Don’t-Tell Database As some of you know, the heart of One Stop For Writers is our signature Descriptive Thesaurus Database. Visitors to this blog (and…

Unique Writing Resources: Helpful Checklists and Tip Sheets

October 5, 2015

Unique Writing Resources: Helpful Checklists and Tip Sheets

October 5, 2015

Whether we plot or pants (or do something in between), the drafting stage is where we work to put core ideas onto the page. It’s a lot of fun because…

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…

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…