We’re blogging this week about writing advice, and my favorite piece of wisdom is an oldie but a goodie, and…
Tag: Craft
If you’re thinking of writing a novel and wondering where to start your story, a good rule of thumb is:…
Ernest Hemingway famously said all first drafts are garbage, except he used a way more *effluent* term instead of garbage.…
I am a self-proclaimed craft geek. I love craft books, craft classes, online or when possible, in person. I have…
“It’s a black fly in your chardonnay. It’s a death row pardon two minutes too late.” Alanis Morissette was kind…
When writers talk about “world building” they mean more than just setting. Setting is where a story takes place. But…
As someone who dealt with many complications getting pregnant, I was excited to talk to Sarah DiGregorio, who writes about premature birth…
We’re discussing our favorite writing craft resources this week, and before I share mine, I want to offer a caveat.…
I was in the waiting room of the dentist’s office the other day when another patient glanced over and asked…
Not only is Susan Shapiro a great writing mentor to many (including me!) she’s the bestselling author/coauthor of 12…
