Ah, the euphoria of holding one’s own book. Nothing compares, does it? In that moment, the months (or years) of writing, revising, editing, polishing, and finally publishing are in the rear view mirror. All we know is the joy of seeing our hard work compressed into pages and fitted with a stunning … [Read more...] about The One Rule No Writer Should Break
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Phenomenal First Pages Contest
Hey, wonderfulwriterly people! It’s time for Phenomenal First Pages, our monthly critique contest. So, if you need a bit of help with your first page, today's the day to enter for a chance to win professional feedback! This contest is closed. Please try again next month. If you’d like to be … [Read more...] about Phenomenal First Pages Contest
Turn Your Readers into Detectives
Imagine inviting us into your protagonist’s house or whatever you deem to be their most sacred physical space. But while we’re so excited to meet your protagonist, they’re not actually there. We can’t hear what they say or observe the way they move in order to get to know them. Or can … [Read more...] about Turn Your Readers into Detectives
Ensure Your Newsletter Lives Up to Subscriber’s Expectations
Your author newsletter freebie is a success! You’ve got lots of new subscribers eager to read your next email. Now what? You have two options: deliver just what your reader wants to ensure they stick around, or disappoint them so that they unsubscribe. How can you increase your … [Read more...] about Ensure Your Newsletter Lives Up to Subscriber’s Expectations
Happy Holidays – Some Gifts for You
Angela, Becca and I hope you’re having an amazing holiday season full of family, friends, good food and special memories. We are so grateful for your visits, kind words of support, and trust in us. We love serving the writing community through this blog, One Stop for Writers, books, and … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays – Some Gifts for You
Five Top Tips To Smash Your Writing Goals in 2024
It's hard to believe, but 2023 WHIZZED by. It's been a tough one for many of us, with strikes, rising cost of living and a whole host of other things. So to help writers get their writing done in 2024, here are five essential things writers should consider ... 1) Establish a Writing … [Read more...] about Five Top Tips To Smash Your Writing Goals in 2024
Phenomenal First Pages Contest
Hey, wonderfulwriterly people! It’s time for Phenomenal First Pages, our monthly critique contest. So, if you need a bit of help with your first page, today's the day to enter for a chance to win professional feedback! This contest is closed. Please try again next month. If you’d like to be … [Read more...] about Phenomenal First Pages Contest
Is Your Writing Ready for Readers?
Why it's hard to judge your own writing Writing is a unique profession because people find their way to it from so many different careers. Sure, there are those who complete an English degree in school before penning their first book, but there are many more who cut their teeth in other careers … [Read more...] about Is Your Writing Ready for Readers?
Five Elements of Relationship Plotlines
Whether you are writing romance, adventure, fantasy, or mystery, nearly every well-told story has a relationship plotline. Unfortunately, though, entertaining banter or fiery arguments alone aren’t enough to sustain that plotline. Your characters may be love interests, friends, neighbors, allies, … [Read more...] about Five Elements of Relationship Plotlines
We Are Grateful
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who celebrates! Today is the perfect time to share what we're grateful for...even if you aren't celebrating Thanksgiving. I'm incredibly grateful for the supportive writing community, my agent, everyone associated with Writers Helping Writers (Angela, Becca, our … [Read more...] about We Are Grateful
Finding Your Voice as a Writer
When I first started writing fiction, I desperately wanted to be Margaret Atwood. I read several of her novels and, consciously or not (probably consciously), my writing voice started coming out a lot like hers—only minus the talent and the … [Read more...] about Finding Your Voice as a Writer
Phenomenal First Pages Contest
Hey, wonderful writerly people! It’s time for our monthly critique contest. This contest is closed. Please try again next month. If you’d like to be notified when the next one goes live, consider subscribing to the blog (in the sidebar). PLEASE NOTE: We've changed our process for entering … [Read more...] about Phenomenal First Pages Contest