Tag Archives: Writing Inspiration

5 Steps Toward Your Truest Contribution

Posted on April 28, 2014 by writersinthestorm

By Kathryn Craft Turning Whine Into Gold The lament of the modern author, whose writing must now compete for purchase with every other book, from classics like the Iliad to the newest self-published odyssey, all of which will now be … Continue reading →

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Down but Not Out: Finding Inspiration and Moving Forward

Posted on April 21, 2014 by writersinthestorm

By Michelle Gable Earlier this year you might’ve read about the Parisian flat left abandoned for the better part of a century. Though photographs of the frozen-in-time apartment went viral only recently, I read about the discovery several years ago … Continue reading →

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Performing Your Book

Posted on April 14, 2014 by writersinthestorm

By Barbara Claypole White Before the launch of my debut novel, THE UNFINISHED GARDEN, I lost 5lbs to performance terror. Painfully shy as a teenager, my mother and music teacher once had to conspire to sneak Valium backstage so I … Continue reading →

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Using the Seasons to Fix a Blah Setting

Posted on March 12, 2014 by writersinthestorm

By Orly Konig Lopez Quick … what’s your favorite season? Why? Mine is summer. I love the laid back feeling that comes with long, hot days, the smell of fresh cut grass, the sound of sprinklers. Each of us connects … Continue reading →

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5 Tips To Help Writers Embrace Change

Posted on February 24, 2014 by writersinthestorm

by Kathryn Craft Turning Whine into Gold Everything’s changing. Yep—that’s a whine all right, and a truth, and the summary of this entire post. Change is as constant in publishing as any other industry impacted by computerization in the past … Continue reading →

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Seven Predictions for Your Writing in 2014

Posted on January 1, 2014 by writersinthestorm

by Fae Rowen Who wouldn’t want a sneak peek at 2014? A chance for insider information about what’s in store? Well, as the resident science and science fiction geek here at WITS, I’m going to share what my friends in … Continue reading →

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Emotional Barriers in Fiction: Intro to Emotional Channels (Part Three)

Posted on November 27, 2013 by writersinthestorm

Happy Turkey Day Eve! No time to talk turkey today – I know most of you need to get back to the last lap of NaNoWriMo. I am just going to jump right in with one of my favorite quotes … Continue reading →

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Turning Whine into Gold: The Writer’s Spirit is Forged in the Fire

Posted on November 25, 2013 by writersinthestorm

by Kathryn Craft Last week I had to un-friend someone on Facebook for violating my right to pursue happiness. I can only assume he’s had enough of reading about the growing excitement for my debut novel, coming out in two … Continue reading →

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Look Away, Away – Creating Unforgettable Settings

Posted on November 6, 2013 by writersinthestorm

By Kimberly Brock I think writers of any ilk can benefit from a healthy appreciation of setting, but regional – particularly southern writers – are haunted by our connection to, love of, loss of, and clawing crawling, desperate journey back … Continue reading →

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Agent Wisdom, Volume II: More Advice For Writers From Literary Agents

Posted on November 1, 2013 by writersinthestorm

By Chuck Sambuchino Literary agents are full of great advice for writers. That’s why, whenever I am concluding an interview with an agent, I always end the encounter by asking “Is there any other piece of advice you’d like to … Continue reading →

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