Book Review of Time to Write by Emily Winslow
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I’m excited to share my review of Time to Write by Emily Winslow as part of the WOW! Women on Writing blog tour! First, here’s a bit about the book…
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Why I Teach Writing by Emily Winslow
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Today I have a special guest post from author Emily Winslow as part of her WOW! Women on Writing blog tour for Time to Write! Thank you, Emily!
I first started teaching because my kids were about to enter school. I realized that most of my social life and out-of-the-house time were linked with taking the boys to activities, and that was about to disappear. Writing is necessarily a solitary activity, so though I already had a job (meaning book deadlines), I wanted to add something that would put me in the same room with other people sometimes.
Read MoreBoost Your Writing with Gamification: Proven Strategies for Increased Productivity and Creativity
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In an age where almost every aspect of our lives intersects with technology, gamification—the use of game mechanics in non-game contexts—has seeped into various fields. For authors, the craft of writing may seem far from the digital battlegrounds of games, but it doesn't have to be.
Let’s explore the world of gamifying writing.
How I Started Writing by Yvonne M. Morgan
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*Today I’m sharing a guest post by Yvonne M. Morgan as part of the WOW! Women on Writing blog tour for her book Gypsy for God.
My writing career was not something I planned to do. I never expected to write professionally. After many years of short-term mission work, I felt God nudging me to write stories from the mission field. I laughed because I thought I was too old and I was not a writer. The nudge would not go away.
Read MoreThe Entrepreneurial Author: Developing a Business Mindset for Writing Success
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Hey there, fellow word witches! I'm guessing if you're reading this, you're either already part of the magnificent world of writing, or you're contemplating stepping into it. Now, when we picture an author, we often imagine a solitary figure hunched over a typewriter, lost in a world of their own creation. But times are changing, and today's successful authors are not just creators, but entrepreneurs in their own right.
Read MoreCultivating Writerly Discipline by Regina Buttner
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I’m excited to share a special guest post from Regina Buttner, author of the psychological thriller Down a Bad Road.
Any new skill that we set out to learn requires practice and discipline. As an amateur runner who once ran the Chicago Marathon (never mind how long it took me!), I approach my physical conditioning in the same way that I approach the craft of writing.
Read MorePlotter? Pantser? I'm Both by Kathie Giorgio
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Today I’m welcoming Kathie Giorgio back to my blog for a special guest post on plotting and pantsing. Take it away, Kathie!
Whenever someone asks me if I’m a plotter or a pantser, a gardener or an architect, I cringe. I hate all of the terms, because it just puts the writer into too neat of a box.
Read MoreAn Interview with Kathie Giorgio, Author of Hope Always Rises
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I’m excited to interview Kathie Giorgio today! Kathie is the author of seven novels, two story collections, an essay collection, and four poetry collections. Her latest novel, Hope Always Rises, was released on February 28, 2023.
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