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The Single Secret to Writing Success

The Single Secret to Writing Success

I’m going to tell you the SINGLE SECRET to success that can transform your writing life. I’ve seen it work for published authors and green beginners, and it will work for you. Trust me? Do what you al... »

7 Guideposts for Writing and Editing Powerful Dialog (plus free coaching in the comments)

7 Guideposts for Writing and Editing Powerful Dialog (plus free coaching in the comments)

Cross-currents and misdirection: More than one topic/ agenda will be happening at the same time. Stir these various currents, let them bump into and ruffle each other. Characters, like human beings, r... »

Structure Secrets by Angie Powers

Structure Secrets by Angie Powers

These are all my notes, typed into the chat, during our hour-long webinar about structure last week. This is basically an overview of what Angie is going to go into in her amazing structure class. In ... »

The Hang Glider Effect: an essay on flailing and soaring by Amy Truncale

The Hang Glider Effect: an essay on flailing and soaring by Amy Truncale

This is purely metaphor. That writing is just like hang-gliding. There are particular rules for the writer/hang-glider. You have to carry your own glider up a nineteen-mile mountain. Wings must be ful... »

Scaffolding

Scaffolding

My friend, the amazingly talented and wonderful author Elizabeth Rosner, teaches writing retreats. I don’t know what else to call them. She creates a space in her beautiful home for up to 8 writ... »

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The Single Secret to Writing Success

The Single Secret to Writing Success

7 Guideposts for Writing and Editing Powerful Dialog (plus free coaching in the comments)

7 Guideposts for Writing and Editing Powerful Dialog (plus free coaching in the comments)

Structure Secrets by Angie Powers

Structure Secrets by Angie Powers

The Hang Glider Effect: an essay on flailing and soaring by Amy Truncale

The Hang Glider Effect: an essay on flailing and soaring by Amy Truncale