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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

Writing Critique Groups…a Blessing and a Curse!

October 17, 2012 by Kathy Steffen 9 Comments
writing critique groups

There is nothing better for your creative writing than finding (or creating) a writing critique group. Having someone else read your work is the perfect way to discover if your novel writing is successful and your story is making it to the page (after all, it’s perfect in your head!) and finding out what works … [Read more…]

Posted in: Critiques, Writing Groups, Writing Life Tagged: critique group, writing groups

Conferences, Conventions, and Writing Groups for Young Adult Writers

December 2, 2011 by KristiCook Leave a Comment
Writing Groups for Young Adult Writers

So, you’re writing a Young Adult manuscript–maybe you’re just starting out, or maybe you’ve got several completed manuscripts under your belt.  Maybe you’re looking for an agent.  Or maybe you’ve already got an agent, and you’re looking to network with kidlit professionals.  You know there must be resources out there to help you on the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Conferences, Writing Business, Writing Groups, Writing Life Tagged: kidlit, Romantic Times, SCBWI, verla Kay blueboards, writing conferences, writing groups, young adult

A Little Writing and Publishing Advice

December 17, 2010 by Bobbi Dumas 2 Comments

So, if you’ve read my last couple of posts, you’ve met my warm, fuzzy persona (I hope!).  Today, let me introduce you to my darker side, a facet of my personality forged by those types of experiences that make you want to knock your head against the nearest wall. Or maybe slap somebody. Don’t worry.  … [Read more…]

Posted in: Inspiration Tagged: publishing, writing groups

(Romance) Writing 101 or How to Write a Romance…or any Novel

October 15, 2010 by Bobbi Dumas 1 Comment

by Bobbi Dumas (Bobbi Dumas is a regular columnist at The How To Write Shop, covering the romance beat. This is her first post.) While this regular post will be about all things romance (from a writing perspective), I wanted to start out with a simple overview of some things that might help you get started. A … [Read more…]

Posted in: Inspiration Tagged: creative writing, critique group, fiction, how to write, NaNoWriMo, novels, romance, writing groups

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