The Winds of Change

by | Jan 31, 2012 | For Writers, My Journal

It’s one of those times of life for me. Great change is on the horizon. I feel it coming. It’s exhilarating. Thrilling…and a little… intimidating.  Why? Because change is different. The old will be no more and the new will come. I’ve been...

2011 Favorites

by | Dec 27, 2011 | Book Reviews, For Writers

It’s that time of year again. The time to give a virtual high five to my favorites of 2011. Granted, not all of the following books came out in 2011, but it’s the year I had the pleasure of experiencing the talents of these amazing writers, so it’s...

Don’t Be A Stagnant Writer: 5 Helpful Tips

by | Aug 28, 2011 | For Writers

Write with purpose and be flexible. It’s important to have a game plan in mind. There’s much to be said for well thought out character outlines and scene summaries. I have plenty of them on hand. But sometimes its just plain OK to hit the keyboard with...

Fantasy Fiction: A Driving Passion

by | Jul 9, 2011 | For Writers

Guest post by writer and editor Dona L. Watson Behind God and family, fantasy fiction is one of my driving passions–one of the key factors that makes up who I am. Why fantasy? It might be for the brief escape from life gained from a few minutes of reading. It...

Five Must-Have Writer’s Tools

by | Jun 28, 2011 | For Writers

Guest blog post by author Beverly Nault I took a poll of authors I know, and asked them “What resources do you keep at your fingertips?” Here are the top five. 1. Chicago Manual of Style, Fifteenth Edition – considered the go-to twelve-pounder on all things...