by Alycia W. Morales     @AlyciaMorales When we think about writing, puppies aren't necessarily the first things that come to mind. Unless they're the characters in a children's book. Or their name is Marley. But really... [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="#BRMCWC #amwriting"]How is writing like whelping puppies?[/tweet_box] Anticipation Cinnamon, my dog, was…

by Alycia W. Morales     @AlyciaMorales Coming up with blogging topics on a regular basis can be difficult, even for those of us who are passionate about our chosen blog theme, whether it be writing, DIY, cooking, etc. Some days we just sit and stare at the screen, wondering what to…

by Alycia W. Morales     @AlyciaMorales First Person POV happens when we write from the perspective of "I." This gets us right into the character's head. "I" is the main character in the story - the protagonist - and is usually the only character whose point of view we experience the…

by Alycia W. Morales     @AlyciaMorales As writers, we spend a lot of time focusing on getting words on the page, finishing a manuscript, coming up with fresh ideas, pitching, marketing, building our platform, etc. But there's an even more important element of writing we tend to forget. Prayer. [tweet_box design="default"…

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.…