A Hero in the Making: Crafting a kick-ass protagonist
by Megan Haskell A hero. Every story needs one. I don’t care if you’re writing horror or romance, fantasy or thriller, you can’t have a story if you don’t have Continue reading
Category: Publishing
5 Editing Tips To Make Your Editor Smile
by Kimberly Peticolas Have you ever wondered what your editor isn’t telling you? The little manuscript details that aren’t mentioned in the effort to craft a better story? The points Continue reading
Homework: Recommended Reading for Writers
by Megan Haskell My daughter started Kindergarten this year, and with “big girl school” comes homework. She’s actually excited about the concept, proud to be challenged to study at home on her own. She has Continue reading
The Perfect Query Letter
by Elizabeth Conte The Query. The word can either make a writer squeal with joy, or screech in fear when they reach this point. This point. The place where the Continue reading
The Smallest, But Most Crucial Part of Your Query
by Laura Drake @PBRWriter I’m teaching a submissions class for the Lawson Writer’s Academy the whole month of August. I’ll cover a buttload of material, from where to look for agents Continue reading
Free Yourself from Publication Paralysis
by Kimberly Peticolas Throughout history, it has never been easier to share your story with the world. We are fortunate to live in a society that allows such freedom of Continue reading
Freedom as a Lifestyle Choice
by Megan Haskell Freedom. A lot of things come to mind when I think about the word. Freedom of the press. Freedom of speech. The soldiers who honor our country and Continue reading
Free Books for Everyone: But how do I get my book into the library?
by Gayle Carline I’ve heard the plaintive cry more than once. An author has dropped a copy of their new book off at a library, perhaps along with a handful Continue reading
Freedom of the Pen…an American right?
by Elizabeth Conte As long as there have been books, there have been people trying to suppress them—government, business interests, and individuals bent on imposing their moral or religious views. Continue reading
Dreaming Big…Big screen, that is!
by Elizabeth Conte Nothing introduces the summer season than a blockbuster movie. But what does that have to do with writing? More than you think. Don’t all writers dream of Continue reading