Writing Contest First Place Winner!
We had a really tough time choosing our favorite writing contest submissions. However, in the end, we had to make a decision. In case you missed it, our third place Continue reading
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Writing Contest Second Place Winner!
As Greta said last week, we had a really tough time choosing our favorite writing contest submissions. However, in the end, we had to make a decision. If you missed Continue reading
Writing Contest News
Megan and I had so much fun reading all your entries for the first O.C.Writers writing contest, until we had to decide on the winners. After some agonizing, nail-biting emails, Continue reading
Writers Crime Lab
We have exciting news! Our own Crime Doctor, J.C. De Ladurantey, is planning a series of workshops for writers so we get those pesky police procedures right. But he needs Continue reading
Back & Forth: Writer’s Block
By Sven Davison Setting is a very important part of storytelling. It can set the mood and the tone for your entire manuscript. It can influence the psychology of your Continue reading
Finding Inspiration Everywhere
by Janis Thomas **This blog post first appeared on May 24, 2017. However, the message seemed fitting. We are writers. We can (and should!) find inspiration no matter what setting Continue reading
Bram Stoker’s Dracula: An Historical Perspective, Part 2
by Cary Christopher and Lisanne Harrington Today we continue our perspective on Bram Stoker’s Dracula, with a focus on how the age and culture in which it was produced affected Continue reading
An O.C. Writers Writing Contest
This month’s theme is one of my favorites. I love to write settings. Sometimes I go overboard and have to dial back my descriptions, but atmosphere is as important as Continue reading
Writing a History of Self
Not everyone is a lover of history, but most people do love to talk about themselves. Some go the extra mile and write a memoir. What does it take to Continue reading
Still relevant after 200+ years . . .
By Kimberly Peticolas Several years ago, I read a great article on a unique bit of American history. Those who know me know I’m a sucker for history trivia, but Continue reading