Last week, I started reading a book that had complex, likable characters. But I didn’t finish the book. After seventy pages, the characters still hadn’t done anything that was actually interesting. Not much was at stake for them. I put the book down with a sigh and wished the author...
Hey there, writers! Thanks for stopping by. Today I’m going to share some tips and techniques for writing in verse — things I’ve learned along the way that I hope might be helpful for others. Verse novels, of course, have to be both verse-y and novel-y. (I know… go figure.)...
Each writer has his or her own process, but discovering that process can take time. In the early phases, an excess of solitude can lead to a lack of accountability, and a lot of WIPs simply stay that way. The rise of online writing communities has made it...
In case you missed it, yesterday we passed our Indiegogo goal! Thank you to everyone who made this possible -- we are enormously grateful to all the glorious folk who have contributed to the campaign. You guys rocks our socks off. If you haven't participated yet, we still love you! There's still...
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