by Charlotte Carter I’ve authored more than 50 books. You’d think by now I would have a pretty good handle on how to write them.  Sometimes not so much.  I received a massive TWO PAGE revision letter on my November Love Inspired release, Big Sky Family. Yikes! The worst part is that my editor, Emily […]

by Charlotte Carter As a writer, we all want to write a satisfying ending that will leave the reader sighing with pleasure. So here are a couple of tips to help you get to The End. The ending of a story starts at the beginning of the story. 1. A character’s weaknesses and fears are […]

By Charlotte Carter In every writing class, students are taught to enrich their storytelling skills by using the 5 senses to draw readers into the scene. SIGHT SOUND TOUCH TASTE SMELL Old hat? Hm, not when it’s done right. Look what Lori Wilde, NY Times best selling author, has done with SMELL in one short […]

By Charlotte Carter I’m frequently asked that question. The truth is, story ideas may sneak up on me from almost anywhere. It’s like they’re hanging out in the ether waiting for a chance to be told. The process may start with either a character or a situation that intrigues me. Then I have to put […]

By Lyn Horner Howdy, Y’all. My handle is Lyn Horner. I’m a friend of Sharla Rae’s. We used to belong to a critique group here in Fort Worth, where I hang my hat -- until Ms. Sharla picked up stakes and moved away. Thank goodness email allows us to keep in close touch. Shar and […]