Friday, March 28, 2014

When Your Book Changes Direction--Why Juliann Rich's new book, Caught in the Crossfire, Took Dedication, Hard Work, and Learning New Writing Skills

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In 2011, when Juliann Rich first decided to write a book, she intended to write an adult mystery. At the time this was her favorite gen...
Friday, March 21, 2014

What's Keeping You Accountable to Your Writing?

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Here it is, the first day of spring for us in New England, and I'm both eager and nervous.  Snow still covers the yard, but the lig...
Friday, March 14, 2014

"Did I Write That?!" What Happens to Your Writing as You Grow in Skill

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Practically every week, I get an SOS email from one of my students.  They've just discovered a clue about their book manuscript.  A...
Friday, March 7, 2014

Personal History: Where We Come From and How It Informs Our Writing

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When my first novel was published, the most common question I got was:  Is this autobiographical?  How much of your life is in this boo...
Friday, February 28, 2014

Getting Started Again: Writers' Tips for When You're Stuck

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I get stuck with my writing regularly.  Don't you?  I stop for day or two or six, and I have a terrible time getting started again. ...
Friday, February 21, 2014

Winter Doldrums? Ten Fun Exercises to Get Going on Your Writing Again!

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If you have the book blahs this week, if the Inner Critic is loud in your ear and heavy on your shoulder, try one of these favorite ju...
Friday, February 14, 2014

What Do You Love about Your Book? A Simple Writing Exercise to Fall in Love with Your Creativity Again

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I recently received a wealth of feedback on my novel revision.  I sought this, from other published writers and good readers.  I'd...
Friday, February 7, 2014

Writing a Premise Statement for Your Book: Inner and Outer Story Synopsis and Why It Helps Get You Published

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Imagine receiving 300-400 manuscript queries--each week!  Flooding your inbox.  Some weeks, even more.    Welcome to the life of agents...
Friday, January 31, 2014

Carrie and Alton Barron on "The Creativity Cure"--An Interview with Two Clinicians about Their New Book

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C arrie and Alton Barron are two physicians, well known in their respective fields of psychiatry and orthopedic medicine.  Carrie is on...
Friday, January 24, 2014

Check Out The Write Life's List of 100 Best Websites for Writers--We're Included!

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This is one of the best collections of writing websites I've seen.  Spend some time enjoying it.  (We're thrilled to be includ...