WORDS FROM THE WRITING CAVE: Deadlines as Foreplay
By Barbara Neal Varma // I missed doing this column last month because I was on deadline for another writing gig. Several, actually; due dates suddenly popping up like pimples Continue reading
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MARISSA’S TAKE ON: Craft Books on the Writing Life
By Marissa Dunham // This column reviews books on how to write. The books I will be reviewing today I wouldn’t classify as how-to books, as such. These books will Continue reading
THE WRITING WORKSHOP: Where to Start the Story
By Andrea Lewis // When opening a book/short story/narrative, we put a lot of thought into the first pages, doing our best to capture the attention of our readers. Beyond Continue reading
MARKETING MAYHEM: Should a Writer Have a Blog?
By Kristy Tate // Should a writer have a blog? In my opinion, only if you want one. There are more time-efficient and cost-effective methods of marketing, so if you Continue reading
THE AUTHOR WHEEL WISDOM: Get in the Flow and Write Faster
By Greta Boris // Time is money—you’ve heard that a few times, I’m sure. Well, never is it more true than in the writing world. Each book, each short story, Continue reading
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: Writing Craft Books for Deep Thinkers
By Marissa Dunham // Psychology, philosophy, history, and language are all intermixed within the writing process. Our job as writers is to sift through what works and what doesn’t. I’ve Continue reading
THE WRITING WORKSHOP: The Zoom Baby: A Book Born, Developed, and Published Entirely Over Online Meetings
By Andrea Lewis // When a group of writers put their minds and might into a project, it will come to life: The Lake Forest Writers’ Roundtable, which has been Continue reading
MARKETING MAYHEM: Creating Graphics
By Kristy Tate // I once heard a marketing specialist recommend making 6 to 10 graphics for all of your books. I use Canva to make graphics, but there are Continue reading
WORDS FROM THE WRITING CAVE: Writing: It’s Location, Location, Location
By Barbara Neal Varma // Me: “Heading into work.” Hubby: “Have a good day.” Me: “You, too!” And with that I begin my morning commute: walking from our shared home Continue reading
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: Reviewing Your First Writing Craft Book
By Marissa Dunham // This column reviews books on the craft of writing. The series began in 2020 with books that sparked imagination and sought to answer questions about craft, Continue reading