SUSTAINING A STORY First thought: It’s such a clever/great/amazing/fun idea for a story! Second thought: I need to write that down. Third thought: I’ll just…
Tag: fiction writing
EPISODE 21: Using Other People’s Words Sharon and Christy discuss the creative possibilities and potential pitfalls of using other people’s words in your book through…
Wow! My three-month (May-July) 2023 Arizona State Library Writing Residency serving Chandler Public Library is over. That’s it. Done. Fini. Here are five key takeaways…
Should You Even Plan Your Novel? Yes. Planning a novel is a great way to avoid a lot of heartbreak, frustration and wasted time. “But,…
Some Helpful Tips On Writing Metaphor I love a great metaphor! Especially one that is fresh and original and enhances the narrative setting, theme and/or…
A drafty first draft can be frustrating and nerve wracking. Seriously. Drafting a story can feel like trying to pin down a cloud, or like…
Episode 13 – Mentor Texts with Book Coach Sara Gentry In this episode Christy and Sharon are joined by fellow Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach…
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…
The Book Coach/Editor as Translator I know the idea of a Book Coach/Editor as translator may seem odd. Typically translators translate one language into another.…
Book Coaching Case Study: How a Multi-Published Author Uses a Book Coach with Returning Guest Cindy L. Rodriguez Cindy L. Rodriguez returns to chat…