5 Key Reasons Writers (Should) Read As an author, book coach, and writing instructor, I talk to a lot of writers. One refrain I hear…
Author: Sharon Skinner
Episode 15 – Getting the Most Out of Workshops and Conferences In this episode, Sharon and Christy talk about workshops and conferences, why they’re important,…
Episode 14 – Navigating Critique Groups -The Positives, Perils and Pitfalls In this episode, Sharon and Christy talk about how to navigate critique groups, the…
The Art of Critique: Giving and Getting Good, Meaningful Feedback We often feel like critiquing is an act of criticizing but when it comes to…
We all have Zones of Genius, things we excel at, a variety of mad skills, some of which are learned, hard earned, and others that…
Episode 13 – Mentor Texts with Book Coach Sara Gentry In this episode Christy and Sharon are joined by fellow Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach…
Jumping into the query trenches is an act of bravery. It takes fortitude, stamina, and an unlimited amount of patience. It also requires an incredible…
Episode 12 – Good Beginnings [00:00:38] What readers need/want to know [00:05:49] The Importance of Opening Lines, Paragraphs, and Chapters [00:06:54] Great Examples [00:36:04] First…
Writing hooks are not only a great way to engage readers, but are also an excellent tool to keep them reading. As writers, we hear…
Episode 11 – Plot Christy and Sharon talk about different forms of plot/subplot, some of the plotting tools available, the dangers of complex plots, and…