The Intentional Writer
Are You Intentional About Growing Your Writing Craft?
Writers of all levels know the importance of continuing to learn new skills, refine writing skills, and challenge themselves.…
July 24, 2022-
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UncategorizedClarity is the Key to Great Writing
“You can solve most of your writing problems if you stop after every sentence and ask: what does the…
October 21, 2021 -
Craft Essentials
Do You Want to Write? Or Do You Want to Publish?
“The writer, his eye on the finish line, never gave enough thought to how to run the race.” William…
September 21, 2021 -
Craft Essentials
Please Take Your Seat!
“The only way to learn to write is to force yourself to produce a certain number of words on…
August 21, 2021 -
Craft Essentials
The Life-Changing Message of William Zinsser
“Don’t say you were a bit confused and sort of tired and a little depressed and somewhat annoyed. Be…
July 21, 2021 -
Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseUsing Novels as Craft Books
What’s the secret of using others’ stories to beef up our own without plagiarizing? I’m always looking to craft…
July 17, 2021 -
Becoming an Author5 Acting Books Every Writer Should Read
If you are a writer who is serious about pursuing publication, perhaps you have a couple of writing craft…
April 9, 2021 -
Guest Posts10 Tips to Ruin Your Book and Lose Your Readership
Writing your book should be something that the author finds interesting. However, in the long run, you aren’t writing the…
November 21, 2020 -
Writing for YAWriters Gotta Read: Where to Find Book Recs and A Short List of Suggested Reading for YA Authors
I cannot remember the books I’ve read any more than the meals I have eaten; even so, they have…
September 27, 2020 -
Mastering Middle GradeMentor Texts for Authors
I love having family and friends who teach at elementary schools for lots of reasons, but especially because of…
July 16, 2020 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Trust the Process
Over the past four months, we’ve had to follow a set of guidelines set by medical experts and our…
June 29, 2020 -
Embrace the WaitSurvival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #12 – Be On Guard Against Pride
I once did a brief stint as a nanny. I absolutely loved the baby I took care of, but…
February 5, 2020 -
The Intentional Writer
How to Face A Critique
Does the word critique fill you with dread? It shouldn’t. I have learned most of what I know about…
January 8, 2020 -
Becoming an Author
10 Writing-Related Books Every Aspiring Novelist Needs
When I was a teen, I loved to read. I loved to write. And I loved to read about…
August 9, 2019 -
Becoming an Author
Should Aspiring Authors Learn the Craft of Writing? – Part 1
I was in third grade when I first fell in love with the craft of writing. Notice that I…
May 9, 2019
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