Today’s guest post is from author Diana Rose Wilson. The book release party for Blood Feathers (Forbidden Secrets), her new book in the Forbidden Secrets series is September 28th from 6pm-7pm PST. Join the festivities on facebook or at spiritbeast.org. I began writing believing that authors flexed their fingers and the stories flowed fullyContinue reading “Be Outrageous! Guest Post from Author Diana Rose Wilson”
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Today We Write! #PNWA16
Last weekend I attended my first writers conference, The Pacific Northwest Writers Conference in Sea-Tac, Washington. I learned so much at this conference that I decided to write a few posts about it. To start with, enjoy reading about my favorite events at the conference. When I talk about moderating a session I mean, IContinue reading “Today We Write! #PNWA16”
Want More Readers?
While preparing my next newsletter, I noticed that my last one had a bunch of great information in it. I don’t want anyone to miss out, so here it is to give you a taste of what goes into my newsletters. If you like it, please sign up to get monthly installments and your freeContinue reading “Want More Readers?”
Why would a writer or a reader not want to learn new words?
Learning new words can be like discovering a new tool that makes a tedious task simple, or tasting a delicious flavor never sampled before. I love to learn new words. When I come across a new word I enjoy or relate to, I collect it in my writing notebook in One Note and when IContinue reading “Why would a writer or a reader not want to learn new words?”
Great News for Writers and Anyone Who Wants to Write!
Sometimes things just go right. And when that happens, I get excited and want to share. I got struck by the spring cleaning bug and in my sorting and tossing, I found a copy of Writer’s Digest that was part of the swag from an author meet I went to last year. Inside was anContinue reading “Great News for Writers and Anyone Who Wants to Write!”
Another Great Resource For Writers And Readers
I just finished my screenwriting class and I got exactly what I wanted out of it. I shared the link to The Black List which is a great resource to read screenplays of popular and recent movies in my last post. That link alone would have made a free online course worthwhile, but I alsoContinue reading “Another Great Resource For Writers And Readers”
The Misadventures of Moxie Sharpe Episode Two
When we last joined Moxie Sharpe she was wondering aloud if she had blood on her hand . . . “How doth it smell? It holds the appearance of the sauce of the Turkey Leg.” “I am not going to smell it,” said Moxie wrinkling her nose. “Prithy, how doth it taste?” “I am notContinue reading “The Misadventures of Moxie Sharpe Episode Two”
Writing a Page Turner: Evoke emotion in your readers
In my continued study of conflict and suspense, I found some great information in Chapter Six of Writing for Emotional Impact by Karl Iglesias. The majority of the book is specific to screenwriting, but chapter six is stuffed full of great information about creating emotional engagement to hold a reader’s attention from beginning to end.Continue reading “Writing a Page Turner: Evoke emotion in your readers”
The Misadventures of Moxie Sharpe: Conflict and Suspense in Practice
My current area of interest is conflict and suspense. How do I write scene after exciting scene to keep my readers turning pages? I realize that to become a better writer, I can’t just read about writing suspense and read suspense novels, I need to write using the techniques I learn. So, for ourContinue reading “The Misadventures of Moxie Sharpe: Conflict and Suspense in Practice”
Conflict, suspense,tension: Keep readers reading
What keeps readers’ eyes on the page? What makes a book that you can’t put down? These are the questions I’m exploring to start the year. It’s an important topic so I’ll be covering different aspects each week this month. As usual, I’m reading, watching, and listening to everything on the subject. I amContinue reading “Conflict, suspense,tension: Keep readers reading”
Experience Writing 