Amanda Flinn
Contest: Great Outdoor Picture Book | 4th Place
Let’s Get Outside
June 9, 2023
Introduction to the Rule of Three
We find the rule of three in all sorts of places, but especially in writing. How can you make this magic number work for you? Read on to find out!
Shelley Jones Clark
Contest: Funny Family Essay | 1st Place
Say Cheese
June 2, 2023
Plotting Your Plot
Plot is the structure that brings everything together in a way that makes sense, drives the story, and results in an engaging read. Let’s plot our plots.
11 Reasons Why You Can’t Write the End of the Story
Writers often complain about not being able to finish what they start. Are you in that spot? Here are 11 reasons why you just can’t write the end of the story.
Building Writing Motivation Through the Hard Times
The writing journey isn’t always easy. How do you build writing motivation during hard times? How do you follow your creative dreams when it’s easier to quit?
Plotting Your Growth as a Writer
It’s smart to look for productive methods to grow and improve your writing. Get inspired by what helped these published writers and enrich your writing skills.
Speed Bumps to Avoid in Your Story
You don’t want speed bumps in your story to slow down your readers. Today we discuss the types of story speed bumps that bring your reader to a full stop.
Finding Your Place as a Writer
Writing isn’t one-size-fits-all. For each of us, there is a genre that fits best with our interests and abilities. Today we are finding your place as a writer.
Finding Your Why as a Writer
Why are you a writer? Knowing your why as a writer can help you get writer’s block and rejection. Let’s talk about what motivates you to write.
Don’t Get Bogged Down with Backstory
Let’s talk about various ways to NOT include backstory. Avoid boring your reader to death with info dumping, unnatural dialogue, and irrelevant details.
Nitty-Gritty of Dialogue Format
Dialogue format is complicated. Quotation marks. Commas. To use said or not to use said, that’s just one question. Join us today as we set the record straight.
Writing a Book: Voice vs. Dialogue
Voice is a vital element of dialogue. Dialogue is essential to express a character’s voice. How do these intertwined writer tools work together? Let’s find out!
Dialogue: Keeping It Real
If we want characters to seem real, their dialogue must sound real—both the words they say aloud and the words they say to themselves through inner dialogue.
The Purpose of Dialogue in Writing a Book
Dialogue brings so much to a story—character, pacing, and plot. You might even say it’s essential for writing a book, especially fiction. Let’s talk about why.
Dialogue: The Key to Effective Storytelling
Dialogue is one of the most effective ways to show rather than tell information readers need to connect with your protagonist and your plot. Grab these 6 tips!
Writing a Book: What Happens After the Writing is Done?
After writing a book, there are still steps to take to ensure a polished finished project for submission. Here are four things to do after your book is written.
Writing Romance Tropes That Sizzle
Writing romance tropes that sizzle is a surefire way to grab an audience whether you’re specifically for the romance genre or any other genre. Get tips now!
Leslie Bilodeau Placzek
The Audacious Adventures of Zazoo Plazz, Part-time Superhero, Full-time Mom
March 17, 2023
Writing a Book: Pen to Paper
After prewriting comes the part of writing a book that most people imagine: putting the words on paper. This is the time to let your imagination run wild.