Writers’ Workshop
What I Wish I’d Known About Traditional Publishing
Hey, friends! I have a special feature for you today– if you’re an aspiring writer or you’ve always wondered what the publishing world is like, this is for you! I was asked to collaborate with Marginalia Manuscripts, a literary consultantcy in London, to share my thoughts on the triumphs and...
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Embracing Imperfection
I’m not going to lie, I like things to be “just so” especially when it’s something I’m responsible for. I’d like to blame my early ballet training, where the goal was never-achievable perfection, but it goes back much further than that. In fact, my parents still like to laugh about...
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#2MinWritingTip – Writers Should Always Be Readers
It seems to me that there’s been an increase lately in writers who don’t have time to read. I’m not talking about the working, published authors who temporarily have to put aside their fiction stack in order to preserve their voice or just make a deadline. I’m not even talking...
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Francine & Friends: How Do You Name Your Characters?
• 2MinWritingTip, Author Interviews, Interviews, Writers' Workshop
This last installment of Francine & Friends is for all you writers out there: Francine Rivers, Jolina Petersheim, and I talk about the methods we use when naming our characters. I’d venture to say you might pick up some fun ideas for your own work! (If anyone is curious, the...
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