Shirley Tucker
The Rooster Who Lost His Cock-A-Doodle-Doo
February 9, 2024
The Rooster Who Lost His Cock-A-Doodle-Doo
February 9, 2024
Relationships play a key role in most fiction stories. Thinking about relationships of all kinds will make for stronger writing that will engage readers.
Writing involves choices. Word by word we can harness the power and magic of words. Let’s make the most of our writing choices with today’s post.
Two things will make readers fall in love with your book: premise and character. Jan Fields shows how to have them head over heels for both in your story.
Contest: Essay to My Younger Self | 2nd Place
DIAGNOSIS DAY
February 2, 2024
The new year begins with so much potential. So how do we find time to write and use our creativity reserves to fulfill that potential? Check out these 3 tips
Writing stories and articles is the fun half of the job. The other half is submitting your work to good markets. Here are 3 ways to target submissions.
Contest: Thriller First Pages | 2nd Place
30 MINUTES TOO LATE
January 19, 2024
Successful writers are also readers. The act of reading builds skills and inspires creativity. Let’s talk about building your reading list as a writer.
There are problems every new writer faces. Let’s look at some of the most common issues and turn them into 3 resolutions to make us all better writers.
The beginning of the year is a perfect time to evaluate time management for writers. Here are 5 tips to help you—and your writing—be successful this year.
Contest: Thriller First Pages | 1st Place
RUBY TUESDAY
January 5, 2024
Time to consider optimism and enjoyment for our writing resolutions. Instead of focusing on not failing, prioritize the elements of writing that bring us joy.
Writers tend to build up myths to insulate themselves from the possibility of “breaking” our writing. Let’s look at some scary writing myths we can bust today.
In the world of contemporary romance fiction, the first page sets the tone for the emotional journey that lies ahead. Here’s what you need to know.
Contest: Thriller First Pages | 5th Place
LOST AMONG STRANGERS
December 22, 2023
It’s difficult to talk about money in publishing since pay rates vary widely from publisher to publisher, but here are 5 money myths writers shouldn’t believe.
Skipping Stones and Autism Parenting Magazine
December 15, 2023
Let’s close out the year with a little myth-busting around writing and publishing. We’ll start where many children’s writers begin: picture books.
There are a lot of preconceived notions about writing and publishing. Dive in as Jamie K. Schmidt busts 5 popular myths about writing and publishing.