Writers In The Storm

Living at the Corner of FEAR and FINE

Jenny Hansen — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:44:00 +0000

FEAR and FINE are acronyms for two forms of writer self-sabotage. It's a bad corner to loiter on (horrifically deep potholes). Find out how to avoid that corner!

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Could Your Novel Become a Microdrama?

Guest Blogger — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:32:00 +0000

Have you ever imagined your book as a microdrama? Susan Watts shares details about the process, and what this could mean for authors.

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The Best PR Bait Is NOT Your Book

Guest Blogger — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:48:00 +0000

Many authors find marketing, PR, and platform building overwhelming. The great thing is, there are better ways to get the word out. Try these tips.

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Make Your Setting Work Harder

Julie Glover — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:41:00 +0000

Are you using setting to its greatest effect? Julie Glover addresses how to use setting to reveal and challenge your characters.

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Why Does My Story Feel Broken?

Guest Blogger — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:36:00 +0000

When your story feels broken, and neither you nor your beta reader can pinpoint the problem, Jaime Buckley shows four steps to fix the problem.

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The Mirror Is Not Your Friend

Sarah (Sally) Hamer — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:21:00 +0000

Learn how to describe a character in POV without using mirror scenes. Discover natural ways to reveal appearance through memory, emotion, and relationships.

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How to Write Powerful Scenes that Engage Your Readers

Lynette Burrows — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:34:00 +0000

Scenes are the muscles that move stories forward. That's their function. Learn how to write powerful scenes that engage your readers in part two of this series.

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What Does Your Swag Say?

Guest Blogger — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:49:00 +0000

We love picking up swag, but how does swag reflect your brand when you're an author? Amy M. Reade shares some helpful suggestions.

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Don’t Just Sit There. Do Something with Dialogue Beats!

Guest Blogger — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:11:50 +0000

Used effectively, dialogue beats can be story-changers, not only in filling out a scene but also in developing character. Michelle Barker show you how.

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Writing Without Following the Rules Too Closely

Ellen Buikema — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:58:00 +0000

Sometimes taking a walk on the wild side, stepping outside the writing rules, can lead to great results. Here’s the why and how.

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