It’s that time again – the time when you make all those resolutions for the coming New Year. Here are some tips and tricks to help you keep your resolutions: […]
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Western Fictioneers Day 2
On Day 2 we learned about Economics in the Old West, Weird Westerns, Legal Labyrinths (the “rights” side of the law), Women Professionals of the Old West, Other Markets for […]
100 Plus Blog Topics for Writers
If you’re anything like me, sometimes a good blog topic just doesn’t fall into your lap. Here are some good ideas when you’re having trouble coming up with a good […]
Keep It Organized
One thing I’ve learned as a writer is that you have to be organized. Here are some of the ways I’ve kept my writing organized: Scrivener – If you haven’t […]
The Worst Advice We’ve Ever Heard For Writers
What’s the worst advice you’ve ever gotten about your writing? I think the worst advice I’ve heard has been “Why bother starting that now? Aren’t you a little old to […]
Write Something … Anything!
Well, the vacation is over – photos are up on the Author’s Travels tab if you’d like to see my take on the Denver area. You’ve heard me say you […]
Creative Recharging
I’m off on another vacation to somewhere I’ve never been – this time it’s Denver. I find travel stimulates my creativity, especially when I’m doing things like riding a steam […]
Think You’re Cut Out To Be a Writer? Take This Simple Quiz!
Do you think you’re cut out to write? Here’s a short (tongue-in-cheek) quiz to determine whether you’re right. 1, The laundry needs to be done. You … a. Do […]
Quick Editing Tips
Nobody likes editing. We’d all rather be writing 24/7 but editing must be done in order to produce a finished work. Here are some quick tips to get you started. […]
Why Writing Will Make You Question Everything
If you’re a writer, you don’t think like the rest of the world. An author’s brain looks at things differently. Here’s why writing will make you question everything. Authors get […]