April is quite the month for writers! Not only is it the first Camp NaNoWriMo session of the year, but it’s also National Poetry Month! We…
6 Things Writers Can Do While They Wait
The waiting game: the bane of every writer’s existence. Maybe you’re waiting for edits from your editor, or a response on that query,…
Which Editor Do You Need Right Now?
We throw around the word “edit” quite a lot in the writing world. If you have recently entered this world, you would be…
A More Exhaustive Case for Writing Flash Fiction Right Now
If you know me well, you already know this story. I cut my publishing teeth by writing flash fiction. My first publishable piece…
3 Reasons Why Writers Need to Read
This is sort of an age old argument. In my experience, most professionals agree that writers need to read. But something that I’m…
Busting Writer’s Block During NaNoWriMo
There’s a very good chance at some point or another, you’re probably going to experience some level of writer’s block while you’re participating…
The Write Place #38: Marie Long
Usually, I’m a night owl, and I do a lot of writing in bed. But during the day, I have a dedicated home-office…
7 Tips for Revving Up Your Action Scenes
I am an author. Wow. It feels wonderful to be able to say that, but what does it really mean? Well, for one…
Lessons Learned on the Seventh Round of Revisions
I was just telling the writers I coach in The Write Gym that revision surprises me every time. I suppose that’s one of…
A Whole New Worldbuilding: How Sketching Layouts Can Help Tell Your Story
I love worldbuilding! Waving my magic pen (or pencil) is probably the most exciting aspect of writing stories. The real world is cool,…