First and Foremost Make People Believe in Your Story The Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982. The celebrated author …
First and Foremost Make People Believe in Your Story
Tips for Writing A Book
Writing a Book is Like Cooking a Meal!
Today’s tip – A poetic musing offered by a current student of mine – Milda Vaivada Writing a Book is like cooking a Meal! You need …
Storytelling – An Art Unto Itself
Storytelling – An art unto itself. Storytelling is truly an art. A tale well told hooks most people. Whether writing non-fiction, a memoir, or fiction, …
Cross Train Your Writing Muscle
Cross Train Your Writing Muscle “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.”~ Ralph Waldo Emerson For years now, the buzzword in fitness centers and …
Satisfy the Writer in You!
Satisfy the Writer in You? There’s never a perfect time to start writing. You simply have to take that first step. And, sometimes that first …
Details, Details, Details!
Details, Details, Details! “The devil is in the detail” is an idiom that refers to a catch or mysterious element hidden in the … earlier phrase, …
The Similarity Between Writing a Book and a Screenplay
Know your protagonist.
Write the Way You Talk
When I find something on the web that sounds like something all writers can benefit from, I’m happy not to try and reinvent the wheel. …
Why Getting Help is Sometimes the Best Solution
Why Getting Help is Sometimes the Smartest Solution~ Unsolicited help often exacerbates my frustration. However, I do appreciate the unexpected surprise packages that offer revelations. …
Deciphering Your Distinct Writing Voice ~
“An author of narrative nonfiction must cultivate a voice that conveys their seasoned feelings, beliefs, and judgments. A voice is analogous to a mental track, …