Mara Williams, author of The Truth is in the Detours - Interview - Armed with A Book
Come chat with Mara Williams about her latest novel, The Truth is in the Detours about estranged friendship and family secrets.| Armed with A Book
M.S. Berry – the new pen name for Michelle Berry's thriller writing – is launching this new phase of her career with The Tenant (Turnstone Press), a fast-paced, heart-thumping story with some writing inside-baseball (which we always love to see!). We talk with Michelle about the book, how her writing habits have changed, and more in today's Writer's Block interview.| Alllitup.ca
Sometimes the “quick little projects” are the ones that surprise me the most! Back in the spring, I thought it might be fun to put together a few simple printable writing worksheets—something light and easy, just a side project before the second edition of my Structuring Your Novel Workbook comes out this October. Of course, […] The post New Worksheets for Writers: Fillable PDFs to Spark Your Story appeared first on Helping Writers Become Authors.| Helping Writers Become Authors
In this interview, author Freddie Kölsch discusses the conflict within folk horror and her new young adult horror novel, Empty Heaven. The post Freddie Kölsch: Every Story Goes in Directions That Surprise Me appeared first on Writer's Digest.| Writer's Digest
Come chat with Mara Williams about her latest novel, The Truth is in the Detours about estranged friendship and family secrets.| Armed with A Book
How to find the right writing schedule.| Jim Nelson
Discover how I made my dreams come true, and all the steps I took to become a successful freelance travel writer!| Away With Maja
Dictating fiction doesn’t require fancy software—just the right approach. Here’s how to start dictating fiction and overcome common hurdles.| Helping Writers Become Authors
Finding your authentic writer's voice can be a challenge. Discover some of the best ways young writers can figure out their writer's tone of voice and write their best fiction story yet.| JournalBuddies.com
With growing dissatisfaction about the state of the internet, I spent a few months in 2025 digging into things like the fediverse (Mastodon etc.), self-hosting, and other ways of reclaiming the internet from companies like Google. On my travels, I came across the term POSSE, which stands for Publish (on your) Own Site Syndicate Elsewhere. Here's how it applies to my writing.| Leon Furze
How to get over your summer writing slump? When writing memoir, follow these simple rules and you simply cannot go wrong or not write.| Memoir coach and author Marion Roach
After going on a "writer's date," two memoir writers, Shatiera and Edward, discover how personal connection and authentic conversation can enhance one's creative process. The post Just the Two of Us: Two Memoirists Meet for Lunch appeared first on book inc.| book inc
When’s the last time you stopped to look at your spare change? For writer Ron Weber, one ordinary find leads him on an unexpected American odyssey.| Wisconsin Life
What makes a bad story? The answer may surprise you. Here's what really makes a story fail—and how to fix it.| Helping Writers Become Authors
Feeling stuck after a writing setback? Learn how to rebuild confidence, reframe failure, and move forward with renewed purpose.| Master Writer Mindset
Explore 15 of the best crystals for writers and find simple techniques to harness their energies for enhanced creativity, focus, and overcoming writer's block.| All the Crystals
The audiobook of A Man Named Baskerville is now available at Apple Books, as well as Audible and Amazon.| Jim Nelson
The ultimate writing glossary of key storytelling terms used in K.M. Weiland’s writing method—structure, character arcs, theme, and more.| Helping Writers Become Authors
Of all the issues I confront as a memoir coach and memoir teacher, the most frequent is what to do when a memoir story line is too big.| Memoir coach and author Marion Roach
About Chancellor JacksonChancellor K. Jackson (born 1995) is a Georgia native, born in Fulton County and raised in Smyrna. He attended Stetson University, where he played football for nine years at both the high school and collegiate levels... …After earning a bachelor’s degree in Communication and Media Studies, Chancellor lived abroad in China from 2018 to […] The post Chancellor Jackson: Locked Up, Leveled Up: A Journey of Persistence and Purpose /Ep 4202 appeared first on #12mincon...| #12minconvos with Engel Jones
These days, it’s easier than ever to write stories that look like stories. I’m talking about stories follow beat sheets, mimic bestselling formulas, and say all the “right” things. But more and more, I see authors tempted to make creative choices based on convenience rather than imagination or integrity. When that happens, we have to […] The post Why Intentional Storytelling Matters in an Era of AI and Algorithm-Driven Content appeared first on Helping Writers Become Authors.| Helping Writers Become Authors
Last August I shared a post, “Books, Bunnies and Forgiveness” and included a few snaps of a baby bun-bun. A welcome visitor on our deck. I can’t say for sure, but I think the little dude (or dudette) is now a teenager and decided to visit again. Same spot. Same ambition. Figuring out where the […]| Victoria Ponders
A couple of times a year I write about strategies for getting going with your writing. But I’ve made a big list this time, just for a change. Fifty things to do to help yourself with your writing. Build your writing strategy repertoire! Tackle perfectionism Change your physical environment Use alt approaches Play with structure […]| patter
Is it only considered piracy if the people who do it lack resources and respectability? Apparently so.| Jim Nelson
Hey everyone! I’m very excited to share that I, along with Yecheilyah, a friend of mine (and WordPress blogger) will be presenting a workshop focused on how to self-publish. This workshop is separa…| K E Garland
Hi Everyone, Just a quick post to ask for your thoughts on a dilemma many writers face. And no, I’m not talking about pancakes. As you may know I’ve been here on Wordpress for about 6 y…| Life with Alegria
Among 1920s literary enthusiasts, Dorothy Scarborough was a familiar name, especially in her home state of Texas and in New York, where she taught at Columbia University. Initially well-known among Baylor University students for her popular English and journalism classes, she gained national prominence after the publication of several of her books—most notably the controversial book The Wind. A trailblazing female scholar, her work spanned from novels to folklore, from short stories to...| Waco History
O. Henry is remembered by millions as America’s unparalleled maven of the short story. His stories were pithy, comprehensible, and moving, and there were| American Essence
When the Internet goes down or the power goes off, we feel there's no life to live. What can we do?| Laly
Quite often, I get stuck.| Laly
And why I won’t be standing naked in front of readers. My new year started off with a stress dream. Two months from the release of my second novel and the kick-off to my book tour, I had a dream that I stood naked in front of an audience of| Meagan Church
During a recent book club, a reader shared how she cried while reading The Last Carolina Girl. She went on to ask if it’s hard for me to write those scenes. The short answer: yes. And it only gets harder with each round of revisions. Why? Because with each draft,| Meagan Church
The final two books in the Bridge Daughter Cycle, Hagar's Mother and Stranger Son, are now on Kobo.| Jim Nelson
Hello everyone.Another NaNoWriMo update, though this one is a 2-in-1. I was too busy to write a 2-week update on the 14th. You can check out my first update here – I talked about my WIP and there’s a mood board/aesthetic for the story, if you are interested in that! Week 2 word counts: Day… Continue reading NaNoWriMo Update: Week 2 & 3 | Ahead of Schedule| Literary Leisha
A Writers of the Future Volume 41 winner shares practical tips on overcoming the writer’s block using daily writing rituals and creativity.| Galaxy Press
Ciao, amici! I’m happy to announce today is the release day for my new novel, Weeping Boughs Don’t Break. This standalone family drama is thematically similar to Type and Cross, but the…| Staci Troilo
If you tell me, “I'm a writer and I think I want to open a personal blog” I’d offer you my sympathies with a huge hug.| Laly
Update on the audiobook of A Man Named Baskerville, and the hardcover edition is about to be released.| Jim Nelson
Ciao, amici! Just popping in today to share a new book cover. What’s it about? A woman struggling with loneliness, self-worth, finances, and faith finds herself sucked into prior obligations …| Staci Troilo
Bridge Daughter and In My Memory Locked now on Kobo.| Jim Nelson
Why I'm publishing my back catalog to Kobo, and why I've put off doing it for so long.| Jim Nelson
Last December we released the iA Writer for Windows 2.0 beta as part of the iA Winterfest giveaway. After further tweaks and testing we're pleased to announce that the update has been released. The post Room with a View: iA Writer for Windows 2.0 appeared first on iA.| iA
iA as a title sponsor for the second year running. The post NYC Midnight: Screenwriting Challenge 2025 appeared first on iA.| iA
I'm beginning to add more of my back catalog to Kobo, starting with Edward Teller Dreams of Barbecuing People. More titles will follow.| Jim Nelson
Numbering and bullet list are a core feature of every word processing application, and naturally LibreOffice Writer has gazillion options in that area. Of course, Writer can also handle multilevel lists: Now, how are these lists stored in ODF? Each level defines a num-prefix (what will be written before numbering), a num-suffix (same as prefix,Continue reading "Improving LibreOffice’s list numbering feature"| allotropia software blog
The roots of many female friendships are strong and can run deep. They certainly do for writer Jan Mireles Larson of Eau Claire. She shared a story about being in the company of women at a live storytelling event hosted by Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Wisconsin Life” and the Chippewa Valley...| Wisconsin Life
On Saturday Night Live, the celebrity hosts receive a special, commemorative “5 Timers Club” jacket. Resplendent in rich navy velvet – smoking jacket style. Lush. Luxurious. By my…| The Heart of the Matter
And that's a wrap—MX Publishing's Kickstarter for A Man Named Baskerville closed earlier today with 81 backers pledging £1,842 (USD$2,241) toward the upcoming Special Edition hardback. Learn more about A Man Named Baskerville on my web site.| Jim Nelson
The Kickstarter for A Man Named Baskerville: Special Edition has raised nearly $1,700 in two weeks, and great donor rewards are still available.| Jim Nelson
Some time in early 2025, you should expect to see a new hardcover and audiobook of Baskerville. I'm especially excited about the audiobook, as this will be the first one produced for my novels.| Jim Nelson
‘Tis the season to be shopping and I’m back with gift ideas for the writers in your life. The number one gift you can give to your favorite authors is a review on Amazon, Goodreads, Bar…| Mindy Carlson
Ciao, amici! I’m happy to again participate in the annual Virtual Cookie (Recipe) Exchange. This year, I’m offering a recipe for my mini nut rolls. Nut rolls are always a favorite on my family’s cookie tables. In year two, my sister shared a regular nut roll recipe, which calls for shaping the dough into a … Continue reading Mini Nut Rolls/Nut Horns #recipe #Christmas #cookies #baking| Staci Troilo
Ciao, amici! Can you believe it’s Novemeber already? I swear we just celebrated New Year’s Day, and now it’s right around the corner again. But, before we pop open the champagne, we have Christmas (or Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, or whatever winter holiday you bake for). This is year four of my annual virtual cookie exchange—your … Continue reading Calling All Bakers! Announcing My Fourth Annual Virtual Cookie Exchange| Staci Troilo
Ciao, amici! I have to admit, I haven’t exactly been writing up a storm lately. I’m a third of the way through what I’ve outlined, but I always end up adding scenes because compelling detours present themselves as I flush out the work, so technically I’m probably less than thirty-three percent done. I also encounter … Continue reading Mr. Muse Returns| Staci Troilo
Wynne and I can’t think of much that we enjoy more than a returning guest. We’ve been privileged to podcast once again with the delightful – and insightful – Melanie McGauran. Melanie’s an accompli…| The Heart of the Matter
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Flannery O'Connor Previously: Writer's block The year that was 2020 will most likely go down as one of the most significant years of my life: The COVID-19 pandemic, lock-downs and masking, the murder of George Floyd and the ensuing riots, all leading up to the most contentious presidential election...| Jim Nelson
The contest starts today over at our new site today and is put on by Chuck Sambuchino of Writer’s Digest. Why is he having the contest? We’ll let him tell you: To celebrate the release of the brand-new 2015 Guide to Literary Agents, … Continue reading →| Writers In The Storm Blog
Ciao, amici! It’s that time of year again. For those of you who don’t know, Teri Polen spends the month of October hosting authors who write in the mystery/suspense/thriller/horror genres. It’s a lot of time and effort on her part—31 straight days of hosting!—and she always does a fabulous job. It’s a great month to … Continue reading Born for Revenge on Bad Moon Rising| Staci Troilo
Ciao, amici! It’s release day! Born for Revenge has officially been born and unleashed on the world. To those of you who preordered the ebook version, thank you. It should have been delivered to your inbox already. I sincerely hope you enjoy it. To those of you waiting for the actual release day to purchase … Continue reading Born has been Born!| Staci Troilo
List Building for Visibility Every author wants to increase visibility of their platform and work. How you do that can vary, depending on the author’s goal, genre, platform, and audience. Today, it’s common for authors to rely heavily on social media to increase visibility. And it’s true, social media is still important when it comes| Lynn McGinnis
Afraid to write your memoir? Here are the most common fears — and how to overcome them to tell your story. The post Tips for Overcoming Common Fears About Writing Memoir appeared first on Los Angeles Editors and Writers Group.| Los Angeles Editors and Writers Group
Today is the start of the Interactive Fiction (IF) Competition 2024, which includes my latest IF title, Under the Cognomen of Edgar Allan Poe. Over 67 titles are entered in the competition this year. The great thing about IF Comp is that anyone can play and be a judge.| Jim Nelson
Step by step guide with pictures on ow to fix LibreOffice Requires Java Runtime Environment Error in Windows, Linux and macOS.| libreofficehelp.com
XL Book Stand My neck was sore from proofreading and revising. Tired of looking down at an angle, I wondered if there was something I could stand atop my desk that could hold books and papers more at eye level. I found this cool book stand on Amazon. I bought the XL size (15.4″ by … … Continue reading →| chrismcmullen
When you decide to take on certain habits, they can be great habits that are good for your health. Or they can be good habits for you yet they are not good for your mental health. Not everything yo…| Thoughts Of Gertrude
The health of your mind is something that is not limited to gender. Everyone’s mental health is vital for them to be a healthy being. Women go through many changes with their bodies and in so…| Thoughts Of Gertrude
I love being a member of the Chicago Writers Association. Blog posts from author B.A.Durham from “Chicago Writes” pop into my inbox providing inspiration. Last month I shared some thoughts about on…| The Heart of the Matter
John Turturro in Barton Fink Previously: An all-too-familiar utopia From a novel-writing perspective, 2018 and 2019 was a creative interregnum. After publishing Hagar's Mother in late 2017, I found myself juggling energy between two books.| Jim Nelson
With the dog days of summer upon us, four of my novels are now available on Amazon for the low price of 99¢. Follow the links below to view sample chapters or purchase: A Man Named Baskerville – Sherlock Holmes classic retold In My Memory Locked – Near-future cyberpunk private eye Man in the M...| Jim Nelson
My post on the history of Sherlock Holmes' copyright status has been indexed by Google but is not available via search. In other words, Google's servers have seen the post, they've analyzed the content, but they refuse to add it to their search engine for users to discover.| Jim Nelson
As a lady, there comes a time when you have to start working on being a better version of yourself. The time when the jokes about being a responsible citizen causing influence have to be put to wor…| Thoughts Of Gertrude
AN OUTLINE FOR THE ANALYSIS OF SPECIAL FEATURE ARTICLES I. SOURCES OF MATERIAL 1. What appears to have suggested the subject to the writer? 2. How much of the article was based on his... The post Rubric for Feature Articles appeared first on Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell.| Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell
A simple and step-by-step guide on how to enable autosave in LibreOffice documents (Writer, Calc, Impress) and OpenOffice.| libreofficehelp.com
Read more about the episode here. Shea Serrano: Creating a TV show, getting to make a TV show, is very...| Latino USA
Schessa Garbutt is the founder of the Inglewood–based design studio, Firebrand. An educator, lecturer, and published essayist (see The Black Experience in Design anthology, a must-read). Garbutt works at the intersection of co-design practices and making huge, mind-bending ideas and histories ring clear as a bell. Garbutt spoke with The Great Discontent about cultural memory as the foundation for their practice, the pains of delegating, and the strength of rooting in a local community.| The Great Discontent (TGD)
There are a few things you can not control no matter how prepared you are in life and one of them is grief. The thing about grief is that it is usually sudden and will not give you warning signals …| Thoughts Of Gertrude
Mealtime is one of those times families use to sit and enjoy their food as they chat about things going on in their lives, and the lives of other people. Some families like to eat their food as the…| Thoughts Of Gertrude
Looking for reading suggestions for this summer? Check our selection of books about writing, presenting and design.| iA
Anderson grew up in a creative home, with her father's successful foray into the entertainment world likely contributing to her own arts career.| Featured Biography
"Words have been my whole life." Patricia Pasick discovered books, and the power of words, at an early age - even when there were no books to be had. Read her words about her journey to writing.| bookscover2cover
My Facebook profile reads “I write stuff” at the very top of it. I’m much more “artistic” on Instagram and LinkedIn but for Facebook… it’s good enough. That’s what people see when they click on my head, after typing my name in the Search bar. I’ve been a writer my entire life. I wrote my […] The post How My 7th Grade Teacher Broke My Spirit And Made Me A Writer appeared first on Gabriel Iosa.| Gabriel Iosa
I recently saw a tweet where a young woman was talking about how her boss requires her to come up with creative ideas, yet she spends her working hours in a four walled office! The life of many you…| Thoughts Of Gertrude
First, a celebration: I officially launched my brand-new fiction writing site at MicheleParizaWacek.com, and in doing so, I also officially embraced my identity as a fiction author. I get it if that sounds strange. For those of you following me, you’ve likely heard me talk about teaching myself to write when I was three years …| Business, Writing, Love
Hey, hi and hello! 👋 Welcome to my blog, today I’ve got a quick chatty post in store for you. One about a reading habit that I broke through, let me start from the beginning. So over on my Bo…| Elsie LMC
I’m spending 2024 doing some tidying up. Essentially, I’m going through all my old projects, my forgotten manuscripts, things I wrote ages ago and put away in a cloud folder somewhere, …| Trey Stone, Author
In an attempt to go through a ton of my old writing, in what I’m calling my Year Of A Thousand Projects, I’m trying very hard to not write anything new. Sure, there’s an odd short…| Trey Stone, Author
Writer’s block is something you encounter when you’re a writer. It’s frustrating and frustrating to overcome. There are many reasons for writer’s block. Trauma is one of them. Unprocessed trauma, s…| Mabel Kwong
Okay, so I’m a day late in posting this – mainly because I scheduled for the wrong day … ooops. Last week was my first real week settling into the no corporate work thing and to be honest it’s going ... Read More| Joanne Tracey
If you’ve been keeping an eye on my Instagram and Facebook (and if you haven’t, why not?) you’d know that I’ve spent the last couple of weeks in Vietnam and Singapore on holiday. I’ve got heaps to talk about regarding ... Read More| Joanne Tracey
It’s that lovely time of the year where the days are warm, the nights still cool-ish and it’s light enough to do our 5 at 5 (5kms along the beach at Mooloolaba at 5am) without a torch. And, added bonus, ... Read More| Joanne Tracey
A blog about book reviews and other bookish fun.| whatchatreadin.blogspot.com
It sees to be a long time since I wrote something new. In early 2020, when the pandemic first started, I wrote a number of new poems, inspired by new lockdown habits and experiences. Then my friend…| don't confuse the narrator
Understanding the Limitations of AI in Book Writing and How AI-Powered Tools Can Aid Authors in Other Ways (Stick with me to the end or scroll to the bottom for the spoiler!) The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked concerns among writers and authors that their roles may become redundant as a result of […] The post Why AI Won’t Replace Authors in Writing Books: Exploring the Benefits of AI-Assisted Writing first appeared on Lynn McGinnis.| Lynn McGinnis
You probably haven’t noticed, but you’re already using Ai. With all the fuss over artificial intelligence over the last few months, most recently by the big tech guys calling for a slowdown, I thought I’d do a bit of research to see how impacted we are by Ai in our everyday lives. Especially from your […] The post Is Artificial Intelligence Really a Bad Thing? first appeared on Lynn McGinnis.| Lynn McGinnis
Feeling stuck and frustrated with your writing? Get back on track with these four powerful mantras.| The Friendly Editor
Hello everyoneA bit of a different post today. I thought I do a little Nanowrimo post, mostly to hold myself accountable.I’ve been posting updates on Twitter and Instagram – follow me t…| Literary Leisha
You may consider yourself a writer, maybe not. But sure as shooting, as a business owner or executive, there have been times you wanted to write a report or a proposal and you found yourself instead sitting at your computer or with your notepad, just staring into space. The words weren’t flowing. One doesn’t have […]| Target Public Marketing
iA Writer dims the text you paste from AI tools. As you edit ChatGPT's input and make it your own, iA Writer keeps track of what is yours and what isn't.| iA
