In case you are a new follower of the How To Write Shop, we thought we’d do a little look back at some of our most read, commented on posts of the past year–plus just a few we think are deserving of a little more notice. Writing: Clothesline Your Plot – a simple plotting system … [Read more…]
-September Writing Conferences and Workshops- Vancouver Island Romance Writers of America Chapter, From Thought to Plot Where: Victoria, British Columbia Cost: RWA members $65.00; Non-members $95.00 When: Saturday, September 10, 2011 Speaker: Mary Buckham How to develop a budding idea before you begin to plot Alaska Writers Conference Where: Coast International Inn, Anchorage, AK Cost: … [Read more…]
It is Independence Day here in the U.S., and the How To Write Shop thinks that’s the perfect time to think about exercising a little independence for writers too. So, Writers, let’s declare independence from: -your dreams. Wait a minute! Dreams are good. Dreams keep us going! But dreams can also, unfortunately, take away your … [Read more…]
Marsha Canham is one of the fast growing group of New York authors who has found new success self-publishing. Her pirate romances were out-of-print, but now have found new life and fans in self-published digital versions. Official Bio: Marsha is the author of sixteen Historical Romances and one Contemporary Romance. She has won multiple awards … [Read more…]
Today, our guest is young adult author, Kelly McClymer. Kelly McClymer was born in South Carolina, but crossed the Mason-Dixon line to live in Delaware at age six. After one short stint living in South Carolina during junior high, she has remained above the line, and now lives in Maine with her husband and three … [Read more…]