Kathryn Craft Turning Whine Into Gold  Bad experiences have damaged many a writer’s trust in critique partners. I get it. Peer reviewers may bring uneven skills and questionable talents to their assessment of your work. But as a practiced reader, each has something to contribute. To unlock the gold hidden within their feedback, you must […]

Y'all know that I'm the Golden Retriever of the writing world. The grandma cheerleader in a skirt that won't zip (no photo, because no one wants to see that. Trust me). But I had an epiphany today. I wanted to share, in case it helps you, too.  It was one of those golden days. You […]

James Preston “It’s all personal.”       — Michael Corleone, The Godfather   We’ve all grown up with the image — finger over the button, second hand ticking down as a tense voice says — “3, 2, 1, 0. Blastoff!” It's such an iconic image. I wanted to write about the launch process, because it’s interesting […]

 Kate Moretti      We’ve all heard it. Sometimes we groan, sometimes we delight, depending on the situation and where you are in your publishing journey. You’re at a Friday evening neighborhood barbecue when the man down the street approaches you, cautiously, but also sort of expectantly, too: “Can I pick your brain?” As we […]

Laurie Schnebly Campbell Does it speak well for women, or badly, that while the classic Hero’s Journey involves 12 steps, the innovative Heroine’s Journey involves 13? Is that because women take longer to reach their happily ever after? Or does it mean they have more fascinating avenues to explore than men?  Actually, either gender could […]