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The Venn Diagram Stage of Writing- Finding Theme

March 6, 2015 by Guest Post 1 Comment
Plotting organizing your writing

by Elisabeth Sharp McKetta I’ve long had good luck dividing writing into distinct stages and forcing them not to mingle: first there is the brainstorm stage (usually takes place on hikes or in the shower, but occasionally in the middle of the night when I wake to feed the baby). Second there is the compost … [Read more…]

Posted in: Plotting, Theme, Writing Craft Tagged: how to plot a book, planning writing, plotting, plotting method, Theme, venn diagram, writing books

How to Get Started Writing Erotica

April 2, 2014 by Guest Post 3 Comments

This article on writing erotica was provided by erotica author Kelly Lawrence You would have to have been living in a hole deep underground to miss the recent explosion in popularity of erotic stories and erotic romances. Erotic novels have gone from being discreetly hidden in the far corner of your local bookstore to taking centre … [Read more…]

Posted in: Erotica, Writing Craft Tagged: how to write erotica, writing erotica

Writing Cozy Mysteries

March 7, 2014 by Guest Post 8 Comments

How do you plot a mystery? Ask ten different authors, and you’ll get ten different responses. Everyone’s method is unique. However, genre conventions dictate that certain reader expectations must be met. When writing cozy mysteries or traditional mysteries, readers expect a puzzle to solve, an amateur sleuth, a collection of suspects, and an exciting climax … [Read more…]

Posted in: Mystery, Plotting, Writing Craft, Writing Tools Tagged: how to get published with cozy mystery, how to write a mystery novel, writing mysteries, writing the cozy mystery

Insecure? Join a Writer’s Support Group

February 24, 2014 by Guest Post 26 Comments
writer's support group

It all began with an off-handed remark to a fellow author about a writer’s support group. A sign-up list was offered and on September 1, 2011, we had our first group blog posting with about forty writers participating.   The Insecure Writer’s Support Group (IWSG) has now grown far beyond its humble beginnings. There are … [Read more…]

Posted in: Inspiration, Writing Groups, Writing Life Tagged: writing groups

Finding Your Writing Voice

July 6, 2012 by Guest Post 6 Comments
Finding your writing voice

Everyone hears about “voice,” but how do you know when you have found yours? This post walks you through how to workshop finding your writing voice with your writer’s group, critique group, or just a group of writing friends. The Finding Your Writing Voice Workshop is a fun activity you can do with your writers’ group. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Classes and Workshops, Writing Craft, Writing Groups, Writing Tips Tagged: critique group, finding your voice, workshops
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