The 3 Most Common Querying Mistakes
If I admit something to you, do you promise not to hate me? Here goes: I don’t hate writing query letters. Okay, no, I’m not…
Event: Improve Your Writing Through Critique
Hey Writers! This weekend I’m presenting another workshop for YOU, on a topic that has played a big role in my writing life: critiquing. I’ve…
5 Reasons Writers Need Other Writers
Originally Posted on Manuscript In just a short two and a half weeks, I’ll be heading off to the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Conference, a…
Guest Blog: On Creating Online Writing Communities and Virtual Hugs at Writers in the Storm
Today, I am thrilled to be over on Writers in the Storm, one of Writer’s Digests 100 Best Websites for Writers! Come check out my…
Stepping into POV
“Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet.” — Roger Miller Today I’d like to talk about point-of-view, something that has always been highly…
Being Emotionally Prepared for Critiques
Yesterday I went to my first meeting with my new critique group. I used the term “group” loosely since right now it’s just me and…