by Stephanie Morrill | Feb 19, 2019 | Writing, Writing Competitions, Writing Contests
We cannot overstate how proud we are of everyone who entered the contest, regardless of if you placed. Sharing your writing is scary and vulnerable, and it warms our hearts that you trusted us enough to enter! Taylor Bennett was our awesome judge this round (THANK...
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 Stephanie Morrill | Feb 12, 2019 | Writing, Writing Competitions, Writing Contests
We had 77 entries for this last contest, and here are the top 15 in alphabetical order: Alethea Wolf Allison Riera Amy Bethany R. C. Marie Bohley Caroline C. Jess Mausolf K.J. Haakenson L. J. M. L. Malachi Watkins P. Barny J. P.J. Ryder Rain Sylvar Rhiannon Curley...
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 Jill Williamson | Feb 6, 2019 | Writing
*This is a Retro Rewrite of some posts I wrote in 2013 and 2017.How do you come up with names for the characters in your books? Do you make them up on the spot? Do you name them after people you know? There are lots of ways to find lists of first or last names for...
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...
