Inspiration is difficult to pin down. At least, that’s the position I’m sticking with. So, I decided to go back…
Category: writing tips
We’re sharing our best writing tips this month here on The Debutante Ball, and since this happens to coincide with…
A funny consequence of having a book coming out is that friends and family (and the occasional stranger on the…
“It’s a black fly in your chardonnay. It’s a death row pardon two minutes too late.” Alanis Morissette was kind…
Good morning! First, I’m writing this post at 5:30 AM. That’s about the time I rise this time of year…I’m…
Thank you to Lois Ruskai Melina for joining us for an interview this week about her essay collection, THE GRAMMAR…
Thank you to Simone st. James for talking to us about her new novel, THE SUN DOWN MOTEL. If you…
It’s finally here! Lyn Liao Butler’s cover for THE TIGER MOM’S TALE was released this week and it’s gorgeous! And…
When writers talk about “world building” they mean more than just setting. Setting is where a story takes place. But…
Location. Location. Location. (Oh, the song in the title is NOT from the 1920s, but the 1950s, but it’s so…
