Story Premise: What it is and how to develop it
In last week’s “To Plot a Story,” guest Deborah Lyn Stanley stated, “A one-sentence premise is essential to a strong story.” Many writers may not understand what a premise is or how to arrive at that...
View ArticleI have a message to share, but where do I start?
Many of us write because we believe we have a message God wants us to share. In fact, our first book is often about lessons learned from a personal experience that we believe will help others. We want...
View ArticleThe Ns and Outs of Writing for Kids
by Ramona Wood Children’s book author Ramona Wood’s maxim is “Never stop learning.” Wood is a member of the SCBWI and has written and illustrated five children’s books that can be seen at Amazon.com...
View ArticleHow to Use Sentence Structure to Make Your Story Better
Though I’ve never asked, I can’t imagine anyone considering sentence structure in their every day conversation. They just say what they want to say. However, writers (and public speakers) must consider...
View ArticleChallenge your writing routine and discover new methods
Challenge. Does that word strike fear and trembling into you or get you pumped? Perhaps it’s my Marine Corps training or just part of my DNA, but I love learning. And I challenge myself to continually...
View ArticlePantser, Plotter, Producer—Which One Are You?
Last week I excitedly told you about Chris Fox’s book 5000 Words per Hour, and how I had added 914 words to my fiction WIP through 7 five-minute micro-sprints. This week I wanted to bring you an...
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