DEEPEN YOUR CHARACTER EMOTION
By Madeline Ash When editing and judging contest entries I am constantly hooked by the story premise: it might be unexpectedly fresh and...
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GOING DEEP WITH SHOW, DON'T TELL
One of the things we often discuss with writers is show, don’t tell. I don’t want to be told that your protagonist is worried—I want to...
BOOST YOUR STARTING ENERGY
I don’t know about you, but I find a little magic in the start of the year. There’s some kind of special spark in the air as we head into...
How I found an extra hour in every day in 2022 (spoiler alert: I didn't)
It’s the start of the year and blogs everywhere are full of posts about time management. Starting energy is in the air, and the world...
How to Write Romance: Getting Naked
Writing good romance is hard (actual fact). Getting that perfect blend of conflict, character and oh-so-delicious chemistry is a...
30-DAY 10-MINUTE AUTHOR BUSINESS CHALLENGE
We're back, baby! I'm so excited to announce that the 30-Day, 10-Minute Author Business Challenge is returning for another year. We loved...
One small action = reaction
Being an author can be kind of overwhelming at times. The items on your to-do list seem to grow and grow, and when we're told that...
April Fiction-Writing Challenge
I had so much fun with the 30-Day Author Business Challenge this January that I'm hosting a (much smaller!) April Fiction-Writing...
But what will I write about?
One of the most common things I hear from my coaching clients is that they don't know what to write about. No, I'm not talking about
Dear Writer: Please love yourself
Since it was Valentine's Day this week, I was getting ready to write a post on engaging couples in fiction, or top tips for conflict when...
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