Critique Groups
Why Writers Need Critique Groups
Attend a writers’ conference or read a book on craft and you’ll receive this advice: “If you’re serious about writing, join a critique group.” The […]
Year: 2012
Writer's Journey
Writer Under Construction
When I began to write seriously, I knew I had a lot to learn about the craft. I also knew I would need to grow […]
Marketing & Platform
Five Steps to Building Your Platform by Michael Hyatt
Marketing & Platform
Michael Hyatt’s Platform Launch Team
Last week I was selected as a member of Michael Hyatt’s Platform Launch Team. Along with an incredible group of writers, speakers, bloggers and other […]
Author Interview
Interview with Shannon Dittemore: Author of Angel Eyes
How did your debut novel Angel Eyes come about? There are so many things I could mention here, situations that led me to the moment […]
Blogging
22 Ways to Create Compelling Blog Content
As writers we’re encouraged to blog as a way to connect with our readers and build a platform. Blogging is fun and engaging and a […]
Craft of Writing
Five Ways to Stay Out of the Slush Pile
Deborah Raney’s four day fiction workshop at Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference this year was amazing. Delightful and engaging, she leaves you wanting more, excited […]
Writer's Journey
Rx for Down Days
Down days. We all have them. Perhaps you didn’t final in a contest or you received a pass from an agent or editor. Maybe even […]
Editing
“Edit”–A Four-Letter Word?
What do you think of when you hear the word “edit”? Manuscripts bleeding red ink, perhaps, coupled with the desire to weep, wail, or consume […]
Writer's Journey
Writing for Your Readers
Who do you write for? The reader, right? I used to think I did, but I was wrong. I went through five stages during the […]