THE WRITING WORKSHOP: NaNoWriMo – Training for THE Marathon
By Andrea Lewis // By the time you read this post, you will either be at the start of a second week of feverish writing, fully immersed into creating the Continue reading
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What’s Your Author Personality?
Most of us love personality tests. We like to dive deep into what makes us tick. So, Megan and I thought what better way to help writers discover what really Continue reading
Is Independent Publishing Ruining the Industry?
The Indie Versus Traditional Debate is Getting Old Last month we had a rip-roaring debate on Facebook revolving around whether independent publishing was ruining the industry or not. The usual Continue reading
California Writers Club Orange County Branch
First Class Ticket: Your Setting is Your Hook Glen Erik Hamilton is the current President of the Southern California chapter of Mystery Writers of America. He won the Anthony, Macavity, Continue reading
Local Author’s Spotlight at Elissimo Coffee
Family Friendly Event Local authors are invited to come by and read. Everyone is invited to come hear the readings. This is a family-friendly event that will recur on the Continue reading
Research: How Much is Too Much?
by RV Howard It starts with a small detail… There is a scene in a novel I am writing in which the protagonist interviews a Buddhist priest. I was raised Lutheran, Continue reading
The Plot Menu – Creating a Balanced Story
by Greta Boris I’m bringing back a “best-of” article this month, and I have an ulterior motive. I wrote this a year ago and have been refining my use of 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
Preparing for the Feast
by Megan Haskell Many writers, whether they sign up for NaNoWriMo or not, are using this month of feasting to double down, not only on food, but on their writing. Continue reading