Our lives are about change. Some people look at change as a bad thing, as something to avoid. Others view change as a possibility for something better. No matter how you feel about the life detours called change, nothing in our lives is permanent. The past six months of my life have revolved around change. […]

Writers in the Storm welcomes Shannon Donnelly back, as this month, she gives us some great tips on starting in the right spot. by Shannon Donnelly When Do You Start The Story? This is a good question—and maybe the hardest one to answer since there is no right answer. Stories can start with dialogue, with […]

Writers In The Storm welcomes back Kara Lennox, a.k.a. Karen Leabo for some more plot-fixing magic. Look for Kara's writing tips the first Friday of every month. (Here are the links for  Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.)  Kara is an award-winning, bestselling author of more than sixty novels of romance and romantic suspense […]

by Fae Rowen I am a plot-driven writer. The plot arrives first in my head, then I look for  people who will survive and grow in that world. My #1 concern? My characters MUST connect with my readers. To have the "best book ever" experience, your reader must believe in, root for, identify with, and, […]

by Jenny Hansen So you think you know how to fight dirty? Monday's post explained the nuance of "clean fighting" and how to use it to your best advantage in your stories. Today, we're gonna leave Mr. or Ms. Nicey-Nice at the door and show you how wallow in the muck. Every entry in the list […]