Colleen M. Story You’ve heard the advice “write every day.” It good advice, especially if you’re serious about having a long-term writing career. But what if you’re doing it—you’re showing up—but you’re not happy with the results? Maybe you’ve suffered some of the symptoms: If you’ve experienced any of these, don’t despair. The solution is […]

It was just Thanksgiving in the U.S., and that reminds me how thankful I am for our WITS readers. And in the spirit of giving, we want to give you all a chance to share your talent. You may have seen and even participated in a FB post, to share the first 7 lines of […]

Kate Moretti In July I wrote a guest post about finding your manuscript's hook. The post was geared toward writers of all genres, with the tenet that even character studies can find a central conflict and thus construct an opening hook. The same is true for writing with tension. Many people think that writing a […]

Margie Lawson Thank you for inviting me to guest blog again this month. I love being on WITS! Want more superpowers in your WIP? Most writers use just a few rhetorical devices. These are the most frequently used: simile, metaphor, alliteration, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, and the occasional rhetorical question. How many rhetorical devices are in your writing […]

Margie Lawson Thank you for inviting me to be a guest blogger. I’m always honored to be a WITS guest!   Reading a book with flat-lined cadence is like watching a movie on mute.   Most writers know about the power of rhythm and cadence and beats. But most don’t use that power in every sentence. […]