Author’s Rules for Writing: Stephen King
At some point in your life, you’ve probably heard the phrase You either have it or you don’t. But what is it? One writer who has It, both literally and… Author’s Rules for Writing: Stephen King
Character Development
How do we get to know people? It’s a pretty big question, that’s for sure…but when it comes to writing characters, you have to get to know them the same… Character Development
Author Spotlight: Chloe Ryan Winston
Name: Chloe Ryan Winston Hometown: Ashland, OR and Redding, CA Book: Argentine Assignment, Belize Barter, China Caper, Mexican Marimbas, Peru Paradox, and Russian Ruse Genre: Fiction Describe your series. My series is about an Ashland, Oregon… Author Spotlight: Chloe Ryan Winston
Spelling
We’ve all heard the spelling rule before…“I before E except after C.” It’s something that has been ingrained in our heads since we were in grade school, but we also… Spelling
Where’s the conflict?
Have you ever listened to someone tell a story that had no point? A friend may tell you about a walk they took in the park or how they picked… Where’s the conflict?
Cliché No More
It was a dark and stormy night and the writer hunched over his computer, defeated. Even though he left no stone unturned, he was scared to death that his plot… Cliché No More
Overcoming Writer’s Block
At times, it can be pretty daunting to sit down at your computer and see a blank screen staring back at you. Whether you’re just starting your book, working on… Overcoming Writer’s Block
Tax Season & Book Publishing
What do tax season and publishing your book once and for all have in common? Surprisingly, more than you would think! While we know that there’s a negative connotation that… Tax Season & Book Publishing
How to Tell a Good Story
Good stories grab us by the collar and pull us closer to the pages as we feverishly turn them to see what happens next. Every book is different. However, there… How to Tell a Good Story
Four Quick Tips to Improve Your Writing
If you’ve declared that 2018 is the year that you’ll finally write the book of your dreams, you’ve landed on the right blog. Why? Because we want to start the… Four Quick Tips to Improve Your Writing