March 16th, 2016

The Yearning: Lessons from Gone with the Wind

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Books We Love | Kimberly Brock

Before we get to the point, first you have to really understand where my love affair with Gone with the Wind began. It’s going to be hard for you to really grasp this if you can’t recall a day in your life before the VCR.… Read the post

June 15th, 2012

What’s the Worst that Can Happen? Your Character’s Biggest Fear

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Books We Love | Writing Craft

By Laura Drake

I read a lot about craft. Books, blogs, articles, websites. I’m always looking to improve my craft. I know you are too, or you wouldn’t be reading this. WITS is all about craft.

One of my weaknesses is Plotting.… Read the post

January 30th, 2012

Naming Names

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Inspiration | Miscellaneous | Writing Craft

By Laura Drake

In the spirit of full disclosure, the seed for this blog was something I read over on Writer Unboxed about quirky character names. It got me thinking. I don’t know about you, but character names are as important to me as my titles .… Read the post

April 22nd, 2011

Guest Blogger: Pamela Kaye Tracy

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Blogging Guests | Publishing

All of us at Writers in the Storm are so excited to bring you such fun guest blogs this month. A few weeks ago, we hosted Tara Taylor Quinn on her blog tour and today Pamela Tracy is stopping by from Scottsdale, AZ.… Read the post