THE AUTHOR WHEEL WISDOM: Seven Days to Your Author Brand
By Greta Boris // Have you ever struggled to explain to others exactly what you write? Or wondered which of the many fiction ideas running through your brain you should Continue reading
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WORDS FROM THE WRITING CAVE: Win a Million Dollars and Meet Your Celebrity Crush!
By Barbara Neal Varma // Catchy title, eh? And yet completely untrue. Fake news at its finest. Because this article really has nothing to do with either a million dollars Continue reading
WORDS FROM THE WRITING CAVE: People Are Talking About My Toes
By Barbara Neal Varma // It all started when I reposted a past banner photo across the top of my Facebook page (see below). The pic shows me—or at least Continue reading
WORDS FROM THE WRITING CAVE: The Magic Beans of Storytelling
By Barbara Neal Varma // So how do writers find their stories? By letting their stories find them. Real-life experiences are the magic beans in creative writing, giving readers something Continue reading
WORDS FROM THE WRITING CAVE: All I Want for Christmas Is a Quiet Writing Time
By Barbara Neal Varma // ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Which is exactly how I like Continue reading
WORDS FROM THE WRITING CAVE: The Scariest Shower Scene This Halloween
By Barbara Neal Varma // Trick or treat! Here’s the trick: Pick a thing, any thing, out of your normal routine and give it a try. The treat? Enhanced creativity. Continue reading
WORDS FROM THE WRITING CAVE: Ready, Set, Write!
By Barbara Neal Varma // I credit my father for teaching me the 15 Minutes Game. Eager to curb my enthusiasm for the long calls I’d have with my gal Continue reading
THE AUTHOR WHEEL WISDOM: How to Know When Your Story Is Finished
By Greta Boris // New writers often ask me, “How do I know when I’m done?” It’s a good question, one that reminds me of Goldie Locks and the Three Continue reading
WORDS FROM THE WRITING CAVE: Desperately Seeking Likes, Laughs, and Loves
By Barbara Neal Varma // Donny Osmond ruined me—or at least my story about crushing on him did. Couple of years ago, my “Desperately Seeking Donny” article went semiviral after Continue reading
THE AUTHOR WHEEL WISDOM: Write Faster with Brain Dumps and Pomodoros
By Greta Boris // Two cool tools to help you get into the flow are brain dumps and Pomodoros. While Megan’s greatest challenge is often finding the time to write Continue reading