Category: How To and Tips
How Being a Dungeon Master Actually Did Nothing to Prepare Me for Writing a Book
Dungeon Masters know that preparation only goes so far when it comes to running a game. No matter how committed to the game, each player will become a chaotic little imp at least once per session. That said, creating a world and stories within it has always been the draw of being a Dungeon Master […]
Robin Delnoce: On Writing
‘Bunco: A Comedy About The Drama of Friendship’ is a new book by Robin Delnoce. Recommended for fans of Bridesmaids, Desperate Housewives, and Bad Moms. Bunco was released in August 2020 and is available for sale on Amazon. Genre: Women’s Fiction / Chick Lit / Comedy My name is Robin. I lived my whole life within […]
On the Dream of Becoming a Writer and the Joy of Writing Non-Fiction
by Megan Hayes Tell me: what do you dream of when you dream about writing? When one pictures the lifestyle of a bonafide writer (at least, when I pictured this lifestyle in my younger years) the pinnacle tends to be the image of a traditional fiction author. You know the sort of thing: floating around […]
My Writing Process- Tales from a Super Planner
My Writing Process- Tales from a Super Planner By Paris Wynters I remember very well sitting in a search and rescue training class, listening to a bunch of men talking about two convicts who had recently escaped a jail and how the search for the men was going. I remember listening to those same men […]
THE SETTLEMENT BY RUTH KIRBY-SMITH
‘I am going to write a book’ was my mantra throughout life, but university, travel, career and children got in the way. I tried to start writing a few times, but it just petered out. The main reason was I did not have a subject that gripped me. My reading has always been eclectic – […]
Why I’m Missing My Commute
For some it’s the shower, but for me, driving has always awakened my muse. Sometimes, I think a long commute is part of my destiny. Long stretches of road, wind in my hair, music blasting—for me those three things always equal inspiration. Out of college and throughout my MFA program, I worked for a tri-county […]
How I Bring My Characters To Life & Tòp Five Tips For Writing Character Driven Fiction
By Hélene Fermont I’m both a practising psychologist and an author of character driven psychological thrillers. For me, my characters take centre stage. Their individual backstories and journeys are key. I focus on each character’s traits and how they fit with other characters of similar and opposite backgrounds. You’d be right thinking I view them […]
I persisted
Despite obtaining my master’s degree in creative writing, and early encouragement from the professors I respected most, my route to becoming a novelist has been a circuitous one. When I was ten-years-old, at sleep away camp, I composed my first tome between archery and swimming lessons. In letters to my parents, I complained about having […]
A WOMAN WRITER’S MANIFESTO
By Joan Steinau Lester When people ask me what do you do, for the last twenty-five years I’ve answered, “I’m a writer.” Sometimes I add, “An author.” If the questioner still looks blank, I’ll say, with authority, “I’m a professional writer.” I’ve learned to define myself in a powerful tone because so many people have […]
Secrets
The roots of secrets can go deep, making it difficult to unearth. It takes time, patience and determination. It means poring through old scrapbooks, scrolling through newspaper archives at libraries, looking through government records. You need to pick at painful memories, where loss can overshadow past joys. It is hard to keep a secret. Benjamin […]
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