Can a good character get you published?

It’s possible.I saw yesterday that Roseanna White of WhiteFire Publishing has a great offer going. You can send her a 50 word description of your story, focusing on your main character, and not only will you receive feedback but Roseanna’s favorite 3 will...

Best Writing Advice of 2011

I’m feeling a bit like a bear just waking up from a long winter’s nap. *Stretch.*Okay, maybe I have no idea what a bear feels like, but I do feel a weird combination of rested and groggy. And a tad hungry.Did everyone enjoy their holidays? I dove deeper...

8 Ways to Stay Focused on Your Novel

Tonight we will be attending our church’s Christmas Eve (Eve) service, and that will officially kick off my holiday vacation. I intend to spend the next week logging time with my family, watching Christmas movies, and doing lots and lots of writing and...

How to Write Good Dialogue Part Two

In part one of How to Write Good Dialogue we talked about avoiding “Q&A” sessions, not letting your characters say everything they’re thinking, and pacing yourself on releasing information. Many of you took the time to share your own dialogue...

Roseanna White is here with a giveaway!

I’m so excited to feature Roseanna White today. Partially because she’s my best friend, but also because Roseanna does a ton of stuff for Go Teen Writers.Quick housekeeping note, and then we’ll get to the interview and giveaway with the lovely Mrs....