Getting Started with Your Writing

As much as we know we have a story to tell, questions pop up along the way and stop us in mid-sentence. Questions keep us from sending a query letter, or writing the first chapter, or delving into publishing, or marketing our finished pieces… We want to know that we’re doing it right. Well, sometimes there is no one right way. Sometimes just getting started is the right action to take. Continue reading

5 Tips for Getting the Most from a Writers’ Retreat

Writers’ retreats are a great way to boost creativity and get more done! But don’t just take our word for it. This week, guest blogger Jennifer Way shares why she takes several retreats a year–and how she makes the most of that time.

I’m a lazy writer.  There.  I’ve said it.  Writing doesn’t come easy to me, but I love the finished product.  Taking something out of your brain and making it a reality is addictive.  I just don’t have the time to do it.  Continue reading

Get More Out of Your Writing

In this guest blog, author Dena Dyer shares a few tips for enjoying a long, successful writing career.

Some of the buzz-words in the media the last few years have been reduce, re-use, and recycle. As a writer, I do all three, and have found it to be a winning strategy. Continue reading

What Makes a Great Children’s Book?

What makes a great children’s book? Arthur Levine of Arthur A. Levine Books says there are three key ingredients: characters you want to know more about, an emotional pull and an engaging storyline. Continue reading