MARISSA’S TAKE ON: The Art of Time in Fiction: As Long As It Takes by Joan Silber
By Marissa Dunham // Today I am going to review The Art of Time in Fiction: As Long As It Takes by Joan Silber. This column reviews books on the Continue reading
Tag: Writing Craft
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: Ernest Hemingway on Writing edited by Larry W. Phillips
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today we’re introducing Marissa Dunham as our newest member of the O.C. Writers’ Leadership Team. Every month, she’ll review and share her thoughts on books about the craft Continue reading
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
From Concept to First Draft in Six Months or Less
Californa Writers Club Orange County Branch Presents: “From Concept to First Draft in Six Months or Less: A Writer’s Guide to Expediting a Writer’s Process” with Nancy Cole Silverman. Nancy Continue reading
A Good Witch’s Brew: Plot vs Character
By Sven Davison A good ghost story will have you spotting phantoms from the corner of your eye, or cause your skin to creep at the slightest sound. A good 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
11 Tips for Researching Historical Fiction
by Alina K. Field You’ve read all the fiction and seen all the movies but is that enough research for your romantic suspense set in Roman Britain, or Louis XIV’s Continue reading
July: An Historical Month
Just like our characters, we all have a backstory. Whether we like it or not, that story informs our writing life and our writing. This month we’re going to untangle Continue reading
Writing Like a Mad Scientist
by Cary Christopher and Lisanne Harrington So this month’s theme is resurrection. Who better to write about it than two people who love stories about things coming back from the Continue reading
We’re Going Live!
Winter is officially over. Now is the time to emerge from our caves, crawl out of our burrows, and resurrect our writing lives. AT O.C. Writers, we’re celebrating this resurgence Continue reading