By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I live and breathe story—most writers do. And we’re always looking for ways to ensure our characters and their predicaments are exciting and unique. Some of the places we look can be a bit . . . different. But the exploration is worth it. Here are…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I bet you’re thinking that this article is about fishing. Well it is, and it isn’t. We all have our favorite novels, rich stories that send us into the lives of our characters—and even become our friends. We’re walking with them, sharing their joys and sorrows,…

by Alycia W. Morales     @AlyciaMorales One of the best pieces of writing advice I received when I was just starting out was to start small. Don't aim for the book deal. Rather, start with a blog. Find your voice. Develop your writing skills. Read a lot and learn the craft.…

by Bethany Jett, @BetJett Your First Reader is a super important person in your writing journey. As writers, we get so close to our projects, our writing "babies," if you will, that it can be difficult to take a step back. Having a second set of eyes (or three or four)…

by Alycia Morales     @AlyciaMorales If you've ever faced having to write a proposal, you've probably had to find books that are comparable to the one you're proposing. I've seen writers struggle with listing books that are similar to the one they wrote, and this always astounds me. [tweet_box design="default" float="none"…

by Alycia W. Morales     @AlyciaMorales Self-editing can be an overwhelming task, especially if you don't know what to look for. Below is an ABC list of self-editing issues. It is by no means all-inclusive, but it will give you a great jumpstart for improving your manuscript. Adverbs: Actually, a lot…