What’s the Obsession with Show, Don’t Tell?
If you’ve been writing fiction for any length of time, you’ve heard the “golden rule”: show, don’t tell. But what does it mean, and why does it matter? Because today’s audiences demand it. Let me explain. WHAT IS SHOWING? The difference between showing and telling is the difference between experiencing [...]
Author Interview: Shelly Roark
People seem to think that writing and selling a children's book will be easier than writing a novel (maybe because they're shorter?). Children's book author Shelly Roark, however, can testify that that isn't necessarily the case. Here's how her book-writing experience played out: Hi, and thanks for your willingness to [...]
When a Newbie Writes a Series by Julie Arduini
In May, I had the privilege of finishing my first contemporary romance series, Surrendering Time. I'd never planned on writing a series, and the experience taught me a lot. Here's how I went from writing for fun to being multi-published. GETTING STARTED When I started Entrusted (Book 1) years ago, I [...]
Author Interview: Jan Drexler
A lot of authors write about the Amish and Mennonite communities, but Jan Drexler has a special connection to the Amish and Mennonite - her ancestors! Today Jan tells us why she writes, how she learned to do it, and more! What genre do you write? How did you pick [...]
Why It’s Okay (and Beneficial) to Not Work Every Day
After my husband and I got married, I discovered several quirks that I hadn’t noticed when we were dating, like dropping everything within a five-foot radius of the front door and putting unfinished plates of food (complete with silverware) back in the refrigerator uncovered. The most difficult one for me [...]