by John Peragine In the last year, short story competitions have helped focus my writing. I read many short stories in elementary school and always enjoyed them, but I believed they were some condensed form of a larger work. I never thought of short-form writing as something special on its own. Fast forward to adulthood […]

Margie Lawson shows how to zero in on the critical moments in your story by expanding time. A must-read post for writers at all levels!

Author K. Maze shares an important writing tool - the Wellness Wheel. Read about her tips and try out the assessments to gain a better health/life balance.

Barbara Linn Probst delves into the very heart of your novel: its "About-ness." Learn the questions (and answers) that help your story resonate deeper with readers.

Freelance cover designer, Melinda VanLone, offers nine insightful tips on choosing fonts that give your book cover the most impact. This post is good for writers at all levels.