Magical Thinking: The Power of Story
It is a surprise to discover a lot of writers partake in a kind of magical thinking. On the other hand, words and stories have shaped our lives in very real ways as readers.
KateWalk: A Delicious Memoir of Cakes, Writing and One Heck of a Life
Kate Moses on the official publication day of her compelling new memoir, Cakewalk.
How Do You Write a Book? Motivation and a Plan
The experience of trying to figure out how to write a novel while you are in the process of actually writing one . . . and how to make it better!
Magical Thinking: The Power of Story
12 May 2010
It is a surprise to discover a lot of writers partake in a kind of magical thinking. On the other hand, words and stories have shaped our lives in very real ways as readers.
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KateWalk: A Delicious Memoir of Cakes, Writing and One Heck of a Life
11 May 2010
Kate Moses on the official publication day of her compelling new memoir, Cakewalk.
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How Do You Write a Book? Motivation and a Plan
29 April 2010
The experience of trying to figure out how to write a novel while you are in the process of actually writing one . . . and how to make it better!
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The Big Blue Beastie: Writing for the Market
09 March 2010
Art has never functioned independently of the market. CLICK HERE
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Practice, Practice, Practice: A Writer Joins the World
04 March 2010
Writing is the only art where people want not to have to practice. We not only want this, we expect it, and are disappointed when much of what we write is not good enough for public consumption. CLICK HERE
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Five Ways to Keep on Keeping On
17 February 2010
Tips to keep you going when you are writing a book! CLICK HERE.
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Brilliant. Genius. Mom.
15 February 2010
Books that THRILL! CLICK HERE.
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Three Plot Tips: Writing to the End
12 February 2010
Questions to ask yourself when you are plotting the second half of your book. CLICK HERE
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How to Force Your Character to Take Action
10 February 2010
How do you get your characters to stop pondering, philosophizing or just buying donuts and start to make sh*t happen?
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Post-critique Method: How to Turn a Conversation About Your Manuscript into a Productive Revision of Your Book
08 February 2010
What do you do when the manuscripts have come back, your readers' handwriting scrawled in the margins of perhaps 250 pages? What do you do next? CLICK HERE for MORE.
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