Writing "Rules" are Only Guidelines - Anne R. Allen's Blog... with Ruth Harris
New writers are eager to learn the writing rules that can bring writing success, but remember rules are made to be broken| Anne R. Allen's Blog... with Ruth Harris
Recently on my annual writing retreat, I found a note I left for myself in August 2024. I’d just started a journal with an idea for a new middle grade. (That idea quickly fizzled, but a new one soon followed that I started experimenting with a few weeks later at my 2024 retreat. Same notebook.... The post A reminder why I’m not hustling. appeared first on Caroline Starr Rose.| Caroline Starr Rose
Be an unstoppable force. Write with an imaginary machete strapped to your thigh. This is not wishy-washy, polite, drinking-tea-with-your-pinkie-sticking-out stuff. It’s who you want to be, your most powerful self. Write your books. Finish them, then make them better. Find the way. No one will make this dream come true for you but you.— Laini... The post On Writing appeared first on Caroline Starr Rose.| Caroline Starr Rose
Please tell us about The Unexpected Lives of Ordinary Girls. The Unexpected Lives of Ordinary Girls is set in Colorado in 1910, and it’s about a girl named Stanislava who’s growing up in a working-class Slovenian-American community. While she loves her big traditional family, she often feels stifled by the expectations placed on her. When... The post An Interview with J. Anderson Coats, author of The Unexpected Lives of Ordinary Girls appeared first on Caroline Starr Rose.| Caroline Starr Rose
Would you decide to be a writer again if you knew the truth about the writing life? Every writer thinks they know what they’re signing up for—passion, purpose, and maybe a little fame if the universe is feeling kind. You picture yourself sipping your favorite cup of coffee while yourContinue Reading The post The Writing Life: The Truth Nobody Warns You About appeared first on Master Writer Mindset.| Master Writer Mindset
New writers are eager to learn the writing rules that can bring writing success, but remember rules are made to be broken| Anne R. Allen's Blog... with Ruth Harris
These discussions between Mac Barnett and John Klassen are phenomenal. This one has me itching to (finally!) take Dear Genius off my shelf, a collection of letters between Ursula Nordstrom, most influential children’s book editor of all time, and her authors.Good Books for Bad Children :: Looking at Picture Books Several readers have asked about...| Caroline Starr Rose
God’s will, says Guardini, is what “by his decree should be accomplished in the world” — and that depends, absolutely, on our cooperation and consent to his grace. The post WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: ROMANI GUARDINI’S “THE LORD’S PRAYER,” CONNEMARA, TRAGIC YOUNG DEATHS first appeared on HEATHER KING.| HEATHER KING
MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP! IN CONNEMARA! COMING UP! NAB THAT LAST SPOT…| HEATHER KING
I spent a glorious week (July 26-August 2) in Chautauqua, NY at the Chautauqua Institution. Chautauqua was started 151 years ago as a summer program that offered educational and spiritual classes for Sunday School teachers. Since its founding it has expanded exponentially. Now in the course of a nine-week summer schedule, over 100,000 people come...| Caroline Starr Rose
Reclaiming your writing voice and sense of peace after major disruptions can be difficult. This acceptance-building exercise can lead to more ease and grace.| Lisa Cooper Ellison
Terence Stamp visited our blog back in 2012. I was so sad to hear of his death this week. He was one of the greats. And a fine writer, too!| Anne R. Allen's Blog... with Ruth Harris
by Anne R. Allen This week I’ve been hit hard by signs that publishing industry bloggers are disappearing into the Substack world of “become a paid subscriber to continue reading this article.” But it’s also obvious the publishing world still needs us! How do I know? This week, I’ve been buried in emails from book […] The post Bloggers Are Still Important to the Publishing World, but They’re Disappearing appeared first on Anne R. Allen's Blog... with Ruth Harris.| Anne R. Allen's Blog… with Ruth Harris
Meanwhile, I am working myself ragged trying to get a few columns done in advance so as to be able to host my Memoir Writing Workshop in Ireland. Which is full, but will be held next year same general time, same place. The post WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AUGUST 15, 2025: OVERWHELMED WOMEN, THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BVM, AND A MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP first appeared on HEATHER KING.| HEATHER KING
I'm getting excited about the Memoir Writing Workshop I'll give at Kylemore Abbey in Ireland starting September 7. The post WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AUGUST 8, 2025: AGAINST EASE, SUMMER IN THE DESERT, AND IRELAND AHEAD first appeared on HEATHER KING.| HEATHER KING
Having interviewed Megan earlier this year about her latest book, AWAY, I enjoyed this conversation she had with Roger Sutton of The Horn Book.Megan E. Freeman Talks with Roger :: The Horn Book “In February 2023, Casey Family Programs reported that according to the U.S. Department of Justice, approximately 1.8 million individuals were incarcerated in...| Caroline Starr Rose
If you’ve ever wondered how much it costs to create a book cover, the answer is: more than you’d expect! A book cover is just one piece of the publishing puzzle, but it’s a big one—and if you do it right, often an expensive one. Many people assume you justContinue Reading The post How Much Does a Book Cover Cost? appeared first on Colleen M. Story.| Colleen M. Story
The year is roughly 700 B.C. In a world of warring kingdoms and rising empires, one nomadic group made a name for themselves as an unstoppable force: the Cimmerians. Known as “Gimirri” by the Assyrians, these warriors struck fear into the hearts of kings, from Urartu to Phrygia. But whoContinue Reading The post The Cimmerians: The Real-Life Invaders Behind “The Gimirri Invasion” appeared first on Colleen M. Story.| Colleen M. Story
True belonging. Year-round inspiration. Extraordinary value. This is what awaits you in SoulCircle. This is your invitation to join one of the most beautiful writing communities on the planet. Hosted by me, bestselling author Beth Kempton, SoulCircle is an intimate gathering of writers (of all levels) from across the world. We share weekly writing inspiration […] The post There you are. We have been waiting for you. appeared first on Beth Kempton.| Beth Kempton
There was a hawk on my path today. It is the third time I have seen it this week, and I’m sure it’s the same one, always circling the same place. It arrived as a long shadow cast over my left shoulder, and as I looked up to see it turn towards the tree line, […] The post Fly free my friend, fly free appeared first on Beth Kempton.| Beth Kempton
On the challenges and joys of making friends later in life, and wisdom from novelist, Holly Ringland.| Beth Kempton
Optimizing your social media profiles is important! You want to clients to know who you are, what you do, and why they should hire you.| Robyn Roste
The best way to set goals you’ll actually work to achieve is by creating S.M.A.R.T. goals for your freelance writing business.| Robyn Roste
Some thoughts on the writing life, from me to you. (An extract from my new book The Way of the Fearless Writer)| Beth Kempton
*New for 2023* Join bestselling author Beth Kempton for Breathe Write Repeat - a virtual writing retreat!| Beth Kempton
Our Co-founder Beth Kempton co-wrote a song! “✨🎶OUT TODAY!🎶✨ The River, a song about the ups and downs and great miracle of life, co-written by @danninichollsmusic and me and available now on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube etc.| Beth Kempton
