How to Have Fun AND Create Amazing Characters by Rochelle Melander
Dear Writers, It’s time to plan for National Novel Writing Month, and I can help! Tomorrow at the Write Now! Mastermind class, I’ll be talking... Read More
How to Create Conflict and Plot Out of Character by K.M. Weiland
If you’re a NaNoWriMo participant or wannabe, you know that we’re counting down the days to the 2013 challenge with lots of blog posts to... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: Add Emotion by Rochelle Melander
Have you heard of, “saidism?” No, I did not misspell sadism. Saidism most commonly refers to the conceptions of Professor Edward Said. But lately, some... Read More
Five Writing Tips Inspired by Jane Austen by Jane Nardin
I’m delighted to welcome author and professor Jane Nardin to the blog who has brilliant advice for us from Jane Austen and Pride and Prejudice.... Read More
Who Are You: Characters That Stand Out To Readers by Angela Ackerman
Today, I’m delighted to welcome Angela Ackerman to the blog. She’s an insightful writer and blogger who is the coauthor of The Emotion Thesaurus: A... Read More
Writers Read: Writing Books by Laura Howard
The bookshelf pictured on the left? It’s just one of my bookshelves dedicated to writing books. On the other side of my office, I have... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: The Who by Rochelle Melander
Although I love a twisting plot, I tend to fall for books with well-drawn, intriguing characters. If the characters are rich, I find myself quoting... Read More
What do You Love? Planning Your NaNoWriMo Book by Rochelle Melander
Remember what it was like to be in love? I’m talking about those first few weeks or months, when you can barely last a day... Read More
Countdown to NaNo: The Who
Maybe one of the best part of the write-a-thon is choosing who you get to spend it with. I’m not talking about your NaNo buddies,... Read More
Countdown To NaNo: Get The Basics
When we travel, I buy postcards. I rarely send any. I think about it. Sometimes I even take addresses and stamps with me. But, I... Read More