Confidence is Key by Cathy Elliott
After hanging out with writers for more than twelve years, I noticed one of two traits evident in most of us, especially when starting out. Overconfidence, which can be quite unattractive to others, or the opposite - insecurity about one’s ability to put good words on the page. My friend [...]
Skim at Your Own Risk: A Lesson in Reading Carefully
I'm a skimmer. www.graphicstockimages.com Very rarely do I sit down and read a complete book, article, or promotion. I skim for information, then move on. Occasionally I'll pick up some truly compelling writing and read every word, but that's not what happened three weeks ago. Let me set [...]
Author Interview: Marissa Shrock
New year, new interviews! I'm always excited to introduce new authors (new to this blog, not necessary "new authors"), and this month is no exception. As is the case with most of the writers I know, I met Marissa online. Here's a little bit more about this futuristic YA novelist... [...]
Get it Right – Look it Up
It's the new year! If you've decided to start the new year with a new career and are venturing into the publishing world, welcome! This is a wonderfully challenging, rewarding, and sometimes frustrating endeavor, but if you have a passion for the written word it's worth the effort. If you're writing [...]
Grace Revealed Through Imperfect Characters by Jennifer Slattery
A question for you... When our daughter was young, I was cautious of the television shows and movies she watched. It wasn’t just the language or violence that concerned me, but the image of women they portrayed. The media seemed to convey a constant message: “A woman’s value [...]