What is SCBWI and Should You Join?
…(currently $95 to start and $80 to renew). The student rate is lower (currently $65 to start and $55 to renew). If your country is designated a UN Developing Nation…
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#5onFri: Five Ways to Develop a Creative Ritual You’ll Want to Keep
…maximize the time I set aside to write, and hopefully, something in here helps you too. (Hint: It’s all about developing a creative ritual!) 1. Preparation I set out a…
#5onFri: Five Ways Being an Entrepreneur Taught Me to Be an Author
…developing a social media presence, producing engaging content, publicizing their work, and the myriad other efforts required to build a brand. Even those who do invest in these tactics often…
Episode 98: How to Juggle Writing and Life – Interview with Matthew Palmer
…and I discuss: The parallels between writing and diplomacy Understanding others’ points of view Developing distinct characters Finding the time to write Plus, Matthew’s #1 tip for writers. Link to…
#5onFri: Five Things I’ve Learned From Being Part of the DIY MFA Street Team
…her MFA and was developing a manuscript as her thesis, which would be revised and ultimately submitted to an agent or publisher. I mean, who was I? Just some woman,…
Develop Self-Confidence for Your Pitch (No Matter Your Age)
…the camaraderie essential to continue developing their art. Most older people begin to feel invisible, lose an essential network, and a good sense of how to move forward. The Hags…
Writers Need a Team: Meet the Team at DIY MFA
…attention on developing DIY MFA workshops and products, speaking at conferences and growing our community. Melinda VanLone Melinda is our official photographer and her work makes the website look fantastic….
Five Ways to Build Your Author Brand When You’re Super Busy
…you’ve already decided on a social medium platform, you might want to work on developing a social media posting schedule. Essentially, make sure you’re using your budgeted time wisely! Finally,…
Episode 52: The Debut Author’s Life – Interview with Susannah Marren
Hi there Word Nerds! Thanks for joining me today. In this episode, I’m thrilled to interview debut author Susannah Marren. She and I talk about her process for writing her debut…
Chakras for Storytellers, Part 1: Exploring the Souls of Your Characters
Do you ever feel like you could fill out a thousand character worksheets and still not get to the soul of who your protagonist, antagonist, or supporting cast are? Not…
