by Beth Castrodale Late last summer, I was in something of a rut with my fiction writing. I’d recently completed a novel and had no idea what I might work on next: a short story? another novel? When I tried to generate story ideas through brainstorming, this backfired. Instead ofContinue Reading
It wasn’t long ago that I was going through the editing process for my new novel, The Beached Ones. This is my third traditionally published novel (and my sixth published novel), so it’s not like I haven’t worked with editors before. But this experience was my best yet. I’m happyContinue Reading
I’m thrilled to have Joanna on Writing and Wellness again. She’s been in the writing business for a long time and she knows her stuff. Enjoy her great tips! by Joanna Elm 3 Ways Publishing is Different Today Than It Was In 1996 (Joanna published with Tor/Forge in 1996, tookContinue Reading
How do you make your writing better? If you’re asking this question, congratulations! Pat yourself on the back. So many writers focus on selling lots of books, winning awards, and living the fantasy writing life (complete with a cabin on an island). Those who focus on making their writing betterContinue Reading
As we come to the end of the year, I’m reflecting on the writing advice I’ve received. I’m so grateful to those mentors, editors, and writers who have helped me along the way. Where would we writers be without people like that? 1. There is no “right way” to write—soContinue Reading
by Andrea Johnson I wish I had an inspirational story about how I chose to write cozy mysteries. But really, mysteries chose me. I originally started writing romance then quickly got this innovative idea about a series that was part cozy, part legal thriller where the trial stenographer rather thanContinue Reading