Letting Go of Your Novel – One Writer’s Story
by RV Howard You’ve finished your first manuscript. Maybe. Well, there is that one comma. . . It’s not easy to release a novel into the world. Some are fearful of Continue reading
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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
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
Growing Pains – Pre and Post Publication
Growth is painful. I was a bit discouraged, blah, blue. But didn’t know why. The first two books in my series are out. The third is in final edits and Continue reading
How to Tempt an Agent – Three Interviews
by Greta Boris One question I routinely get from aspiring authors is: How do I tempt an agent to take me on as a client? Unfortunately, the answer is more Continue reading
Time and Project Management Course for Writers
Need a little extra help getting it all done this year? Our own Kitty Bucholtz, independently published author and writing teacher, has helped hundreds of writers improve their writing, organize their Continue reading
20 Minutes to a More Productive 2018 – Part 2
by Greta Boris It will take you approximately 3 minutes to read this. As you wrap up the old year, it is natural to take stock of what has happened Continue reading
Happy New Year! Here’s to a Productive 2018.
by Megan Haskell. It’s January, so you’ve probably set some new writing goals for the year. Now let’s learn how to increase our productivity to meet those goals! Continue reading
Be More Merry in 2018 with Better Goals – Part 1
by Greta Boris Looking back is essential for setting great future goals. I love setting goals, life designing, and positive mantras. I’m a sucker for self-help books. I wrote one! Continue reading