Tag Archives: Writers in the Storm

The Evolution of the Modern Writing Dream (part 2)

Posted on June 19, 2013 by

This week on WITS we’re looking at how the changing times in publishing are affecting the publishing dream. On Monday, aspiring author Orly Konig-Lopez shared her dream, today you’ll hear from debut author Laura Drake and on Friday, multi-published Marilyn Brant … Continue reading →

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The Evolution of the Modern Writing Dream (part 1)

Posted on June 17, 2013 by

Ask an author why they write and you’ll get some variation of “to tell a story.” For most of us it started with the wonder of leafing through books picked up at a library or bookstore. We fantasize about the … Continue reading →

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Writing The Flawed Hero: She Makes Me Stutter

Posted on June 10, 2013 by

Please give a welcoming WITS hello to Ruthie Knox who’s here celebrating the launch of her latest novel (releasing today, btw) and talking about why she chose to write about a flawed hero. So I wrote a romance novel where … Continue reading →

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The long and short of writing a novella

Posted on June 7, 2013 by

WITS is pleased to welcome back Sharla Lovelace! And psst, she’s doing a giveaway. Hi!  Thanks to Orly and the other peeps at WITS for having me! I was asked to talk about novellas today, and I’m excited about that.  … Continue reading →

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10 Ways I’d Love My Books To Be Like Flat Stanley

Posted on June 5, 2013 by

If you’re a North American parent with a child in 3rd grade or beyond, it’s a pretty sure bet you’ve heard of Flat Stanley. Just in case you haven’t, here’s a quick summary: The Flat Stanley Project In 1994, Dale … Continue reading →

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Hooks, Lines—and Sinkers

Posted on June 3, 2013 by

NOTE: Our very own Laura Drake is teaching an online course on “Fearless Pitching,” June 10-July 7. Click here for more information. Now, Let’s welcome back Shannon Donnelly! First lines fall into three categories—hooks, lines, and sinkers. The sinkers are … Continue reading →

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Street Teams: Why you need one and how to create one

Posted on May 31, 2013 by

Note: Congratulations to Robin Kramme, winner of the giveaway by Melissa Cutler! Writers In The Storm is thrilled to welcome Steena Holmes. There’s one key aspect to writing that authors either love or hate. Promotion. We either find it exciting … Continue reading →

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WriterStrong: Keep Them Up All Night

Posted on May 29, 2013 by

First a quick congratulations to the winners of the two most recent giveaways: Deb Kastner and cwolffe both won a copy of Laura Drake’s debut release;  Karen Duvall will be taking a Margie Lawson class! Now, please give a warm … Continue reading →

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WriterStrong – Getting Fresh Emotion on the Page

Posted on May 27, 2013 by

Sometimes the most powerful description does not mention the emotion itself. The author trusts that the reader will get it. It’s like a scary movie; your mind conjures scarier things than the cameraman could ever show you. Try this in a black moment, or a key turning-point scene. It’s subtle, and can be powerful. Continue reading →

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What’s the Visual? Adding Power To Your Writing.

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

Margie Lawson is back with another can’t miss blog! AND, a giveaway. Read on! Writers know SHOW DON’T TELL, but some know it cognitively. It’s rote. They know SHOW DON’T TELL the same way they know i before e except … Continue reading →

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