…writers isn’t always helpful if it relies too much on suggestions for fixes and harsh criticisms, and not enough on building community. Plus, their #1 tip for writers. About the…
…community may be the key reasons why. What else did I learn? Brick and mortar bookstores are coming back! This prediction came up on several panels and I see it…
Welcome back to The Messy Middle, where we focus on crafting complex characters and building dynamic worlds that connect with readers from marginalized communities. In a previous post, The Messy…
Point of view is tricky and a lot of writers struggle to make sense of it. We often think of writing purely as an art but when it comes to…
…part is over. By connecting to the fire, what you love about your story, and using the algebra of a query letter, the form, you can craft a compelling and…
…understanding how people read a blog versus a book can help keep more readers coming back. How to build your community on different platforms and across different media. Creative ways…
…of awesome things cooking. One of those things is that I’ve assembled the DIY MFA Team! In the coming weeks, I’ll be talking more about teamwork and the value for…
…our entire lives. Yes, you try and you fail, but the key is to come back again and again. Failing better means you make a commitment to keep trying. The…
…we each have full, complex lives, and that to dismiss our non-writing commitments would be just as disingenuous as if we turned our backs on our creative work. What Honoring…
…300 live segments and created the company’s Food Media Junket, bringing in James Beard award-winning and Michelin-Starred chefs for over a dozen food and lifestyle brands. These days, she helps…
