by Jill Williamson | Jan 19, 2022 | Author Life, Brainstorming, Encouragement, Goals, Writing, Writing Life
I have been writing for about eighteen years. For much of that time, I have been trying to change myself as a writer and a creator. Some of that was important. When we learn, we are changing ourselves for the better. And when you are just getting started writing...
by Shannon Dittemore | Jan 12, 2022 | Author Life, Encouragement, Writing
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could pump quality books out at lightning speed? The idea comes, the writing flows, the plot appears on the page, the characters sizzle, and that ending! Wow! No plot holes. No inconsistencies. No writer’s block. No internet...
by Jill Williamson | Dec 15, 2021 | Author Life, Creativity, Encouragement, Writing Life
Self-reflection is a big part of my life. Such a topic is usually set aside for January since starting the new year with reflection makes a lot of sense. But while I had a list of topics I could’ve written about today, when I realized I was the last post of the year,...
by Shannon Dittemore | Oct 13, 2021 | Author Interview, Author Life, Encouragement, Learning from Other Authors, Writing, Writing Life
UPDATE: The winner of this giveaway is Gabrielle! Thank you all so much for entering. What a lively discussion in the comments! Gabrielle, please check your email for details. Hello, writer friends! I have something fun for you today. An interview with author,...
by Jill Williamson | May 31, 2021 | 100-for-100, Author Life, Encouragement, Goals, Time Management, Writing Life
Today is our last blog post before we break for the summer! So, I wanted to give you all something inspirational that will, hopefully, be a help to you in the coming months. It has been helpful to me already as I followed (most of) these steps for myself as I prepared...
by Stephanie Morrill | May 5, 2021 | Author Life, Creativity, Encouragement
Exciting news! Go Teen Writers has again made Writer’s Digest’s list of the best websites for writers! We feel so honored by this. Subscribing to Writer’s Digest was one of the first things I did in my journey to publication, so it’s always a...