Creating Tone and Voice in Writing
Voice, tone, and style are all literary devices that can be difficult to master, but are the most rewarding aspects of writing and reading. Imagine Toni Morrison’s vast library of work … Continue reading
It’s All About The Author Bio
We all know how difficult it is to write succinctly about ourselves. Seems crazy, I know. After all, we’re writers, right? How hard can it be? But it is. For … Continue reading
Arleen Williams on Writing Groups
As I’ve stated before, writers groups can be havens of refuge for those of us who work alone, they can also be beasts of burden, sources of conflict with no … Continue reading
WRITERS AND REJECTION: SPEED PITCHING IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART
If you’ve ever been to a writer’s conference where there are agents and publishers who accept pitches, then you know what speed-pitching is. Everyone is nervous, holding their notes, sweating, … Continue reading