Northwest Ohio Writers Conference
This past weekend, I spoke about the art of query letters at the Northwest Ohio Writers Conference. Download my query letter handout as a PDF: NovelQuery.pdf (80.05 KB)
The Story That Drove Me to Write
Award-winning author Stephanie Kane shares the book that launched her career and provides insights for how you can pursue your story.
Plot Twist Story Prompts: Epiphany Moment
Every good story needs a nice (or not so nice) turn or two to keep it interesting. This week, let a character experience an epiphany.
Eat Your Words: Your 8-Point Checklist for Writing Original Recipes
Food writer, cook, and committed vegan Peggy Brusseau explains how you can craft a cookbook that engages your reader and stands out from the crowd.
28 Writing Prompts for the 2021 Flash Fiction Challenge Challenge
Find all 28 poetry prompts for the 2021 February Flash Fiction Challenge Challenge in this post.
How to Not Write in the Pandemic, Early Days
Novelist Rebecca Hardiman gives us an insight into the obstacles that cropped up for writers at the start of the 2020 global pandemic.
7 Tips for Writing Police Procedurals That Readers Love
Mystery and crime novelist Russ Thomas explains how best to create a police procedural that will hook your reader and keep them coming back for more.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 560
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write an alien poem.
3 Tips for Writing with a Co-Author
Shakil Ahmad provides the top 3 things he learned while co-authoring the book Wild Sun with his brother Ehsan.
WD Interview: Viet Thanh Nguyen on The Committed
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen discusses the challenges of writing his second novel, The Committed, and why trusting readers can make for a more compelling narrative in this WD interview.