ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to some really icky computer issues, NakedEditor Tiffany Lawson Inman's post will be delayed until next Friday, Sept 23rd. Since she is AMAZING, we know you'll want to check back then to see it. ~Jenny 🙂 Researching The Historical Novel Part 1 in a series by Sharla Rae For the writer who enjoys history, […]

Mystery Maven, Linda O. Johnston is back! We've gotten lots of mysterious questions lately, particularly about writing "process," and Linda O has some answers about plot. The Plot Thickens by Linda O. Johnston My guest blog posts here on Writers in the Storm will largely be descriptive of how I write, focusing on mysteries.  That’s […]

  by Laura Drake In the last Writers in the Storm ‘throwdown’ (if you missed it, it was character driven vs. plot driven writing.) I was more than willing to admit that both sides of the argument are valid – even necessary to a great story. But this time?  The other side of the coin […]

by Fae Rowen Before we get started, I'd like to announce the winner of a six-pack of my cards.   Janel is the lucky commenter.   Janel, if you would e-mail Writers in the Storm with your mailing address, I'll send your cards right away. And now to today's topic: Laura proposed this tag-team duo of blogs […]

Before I jump into today's post, I just want to remind you to stop back on Friday for our next Fabulous Friday guest blogger, multi-published author, Louisa Bacio! Part 1 of a series This part brought to you by Laura Drake. Check back Monday when Fae Rowen presents the opposite viewpoint. People have a hard time even […]