by Stephanie Morrill | Feb 18, 2019 | Author Life, The Craft of Writing, Writing, Writing Life
Just like I knew would happen, after I published my writing truths last Monday, I thought of others, and I was reminded of some by you guys in the comments. Here are my 8 additions: Write purple This refers to a Writing Advice Examined post of mine from a couple years...
by Shannon Dittemore | Feb 15, 2019 | Getting Published, The Craft of Writing, Writing Life
Last Friday we talked about which writers need literary agents and where you can go to find one. When you’ve compiled a list of agents you’re interested in working with, it’s time to write that query letter. As a reminder, a query is a means of introduction to a...
by Jill Williamson | Feb 13, 2019 | Author Life, First Drafts, Goals, Writing Life
My School Report Well, I’ve done it. I have officially completed my application to grad school. You’re probably like, “Didn’t you already turn in your application?” Yes. Yes I did. But part of my application was passing some tests, and...
by Stephanie Morrill | Feb 11, 2019 | Author Life, Writing, Writing Life
To all the writers who entered the 100-word contest: WAY TO GO on entering. That can feel vulnerable, and it takes bravery. We’re proud of you! The top 15 entries will be announced tomorrow on the blog. Because of what I’ve been reading, I’ve been...
by Stephanie Morrill | Jan 28, 2019 | Editing, Getting Feedback On Your Writing, Getting Published, Plot, Story Structure, Writing, Writing Life
Looking for the earlier posts? Click here for part one and click here for part two. The last couple weeks we’ve been addressing the question, “How do you know if your book works as a whole?” Links for parts one and two are up above, but as a very...
by Shannon Dittemore | Jan 25, 2019 | Author Life, Creativity, Productivity, The Craft of Writing, Writing Life
We are creatures of comfort, aren’t we? Especially when we’re tasked with doing something that stretches us. If we’re going to run a marathon, we need sneakers that fit perfectly and shorts that don’t rub in all the wrong places. When we’re going on a long road trip,...
