THE WRITING WORKSHOP: Hooking the Reader From the First Page
By Andrea Lewis // A public speaker has the first 15 seconds of a speech to capture the audience. Would he or she spend those priceless moments on “Hello,” and Continue reading
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MARKETING MAYHEM: Wide vs. Kindle Unlimited and Betting on Your Racehorses
By Kristy Tate // Last September, I took an awesome marketing course from a writer whose career I really admire, Anne Marie Meyer. I’ve also taken a number of courses Continue reading
THE AUTHOR WHEEL WISDOM: Step One for World Building – Understanding Your Genre Expectations
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today we’re pleased to introduce THE AUTHOR WHEEL WISDOM, a new monthly column from Megan Haskell and Greta Boris, the masterminds behind The Author Wheel, an educational resource Continue reading
WORDS FROM THE WRITING CAVE: How to Train Your Social Media Distractions
By Barbara Neal Varma // I have a love-hate relationship with social media. I love posting my latest stories and getting all the “likes” and cozy comments, of course I Continue reading
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg
By Marissa Dunham // Last month, I reviewed a book on craft by a prolific fantasy author, Ursula K. Le Guin. But there are craft books that are favorites all Continue reading
THE WRITING WORKSHOP: Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block, Or When Writers Need to Take a Break
EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re thrilled to introduce Andrea Lewis, the newest member of the O.C. Writers’ Leadership Team. Beginning today, she’ll offer insight and advice on the art and craft of Continue reading
MARKETING MAYHEM: The Cover is King
By Kristy Tate // The adage you can’t judge a book by its cover is both true and false. True, because some gems really do hide in disguise and false because, Continue reading
WORDS FROM THE WRITING CAVE: What Keeps Me Writing in a World Gone Wild
By Barbara Neal Varma // “Hi, my name is Barbara and I’m a tea-aholic.” It’s true. While others covet their coffee and wine bars, I have a hot tea habit Continue reading
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: Steering the Craft: A 21st-Century Guide to Sailing the Sea of Story by Ursula K. Le Guin
By Marissa Dunham // When this series began in 2020, I had talked about how books on the craft of writing were numerous and suggested that your favorite author probably Continue reading
How to Leave Readers Wanting More with Your Amazon Ad Copy
By Robert Scanlon from Amazon Ad School // How on earth can you persuade a potential reader to part with their hard-earned cash, when you only have 150 characters available? Continue reading