Years ago, an instructor at the UCI Writing Project taught me how to identify the "golden lines" in a lesson, article, or book. Golden lines are the phrases, the ideas, the "takeaway" from whatever you're learning in life. Since then, after I attend a class or workshop, I review my notes and handouts, marking the golden lines. With […]

Writing. Life. We all wind down--or unwind--during the summer. To stay fresh as writers, we need to plug in and recharge. It's possible to recharge while you're busy doing other things, just like you recharge your cell phone while you're driving. You can also recharge while you relax, much like a trickle charger for your […]

Summer is coming up fast and here at Writers in the Storm we're marking the occasion with a little "Pimp and Promote." Of course, this always costs us some money, because we have to go out and buy lots of books. But there will be awesome "beach read" sales in next few weeks, so let's go for […]

The good news is I survived eight days of hiking in Yosemite. The better news is I got great pictures of a setting for some important scenes in my WIP. The best news is that I had a wide range of deeply emotional experiences that will help me write with a deeper understanding of what my […]

It’s here. The first anniversary of Write Up a Storm. We’re writing up a storm from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 PDT. If you missed the tips, you can read them on our Facebook page. Eighteen hours of opportunities to connect with others, meet goals, and get your words “on paper.” We’ll be writing from the top of every […]