Reflections on Some Favorite Writing Quotes
Reflections on Some Favorite Writing Quotes
Do you collect writer quotes? You should. They can be inspirational and instructive. It’s great to turn to them in times when you feel in the writing doldrums. Here are…
Read more…Writing in the Time of Coronavirus: Practical Tips
Writing in the Time of Coronavirus: Practical Tips
As a native Floridian, I know about disruption. It happens repeatedly every year between June and November. But hurricanes and their inconvenient aftermaths are temporary; even though they’re annoying, you…
Read more…Synopsis Writing Made Easy
Synopsis Writing Made Easy
Every author I know hates writing a synopsis. They hate having to try to boil down their beloved story into 2 – 3 double spaced pages. They agonize over it,…
Read more…Writing for Carrots
Writing for Carrots
Are you writing for carrots? It’s a weird question that I’ve had bubbling around my brain lately, so I probably need to explain. You’ve seen the old cartoons where the…
Read more…Writing Feedback: Should We Seek It Out?
Writing Feedback: Should We Seek It Out?
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…
Read more…5 Innovative Strategies That Could Help You Win a Writing Contest
5 Innovative Strategies That Could Help You Win a Writing Contest
If you’ve ever participated in a writing contest, you’ll know that it’s one of the most exhilarating, motivating, and overall craft-stimulating experiences you can have as a writer. Indeed, what…
Read more…5 Writing Life Lessons from an Empty Nester Author
5 Writing Life Lessons from an Empty Nester Author
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…
Read more…Four Reasons to Include Prompts in Your Writing Regimen
Four Reasons to Include Prompts in Your Writing Regimen
If you’ve hung around Writers Helping Writers for very long, today’s guest author doesn’t need an introduction. Gabriela Pereira is a former Resident Writing Coach who keeps coming back to…
Read more…Writing By Design Part 4: Contrast, or Light versus Dark
Writing By Design Part 4: Contrast, or Light versus Dark
In earlier installments of this “Writing by Design” series, we’ve discussed how to use the constraints of space to lend a shape to your story, and we also looked at…
Read more…Writing 101: Tips for Choosing the Right Story Details
Writing 101: Tips for Choosing the Right Story Details
When it comes to writing compelling fiction, choosing the right details can make all the difference. In this Writing 101 post, we’re looking at how to use purposeful details in…
Read more…Writing By Design: Using Color Theory
Writing By Design: Using Color Theory
Writing by design means using techniques from the visual arts to inspire and inform your writing. So far in this series you’ve learned how to use the constraints of space to…
Read more…Writing By Design: Making Use of White Space
Writing By Design: Making Use of White Space
Part 1: The Significance of White Space As writers, we often think of ourselves as “word people,” fully entrenched in the realm of language and all things verbal. Yet we…
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