Every writer, whether they're starting the journey or standing atop the bestseller lists, feels like a hack at some point. Like an imposter, a phony, a gigantic fakeball loser. It might happen once a month or once an hour. The point is, it will happen. If Woody Allen is correct and “80% of success is showing up,” the […]

Margie Lawson Thank you for inviting me to guest blog again this month. I love being on WITS! Want more superpowers in your WIP? Most writers use just a few rhetorical devices. These are the most frequently used: simile, metaphor, alliteration, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, and the occasional rhetorical question. How many rhetorical devices are in your writing […]

Kimberly Brock Why some of the best things in a writer’s life depend on leaving your chair At least a thousand times a year I find myself coming across that meme other writers are constantly touting – Butt in Chair. Yeah. That. And I AM sitting here with said butt, in said chair. I do […]

Margie Lawson Thank you for inviting me to be a guest blogger. I’m always honored to be a WITS guest!   Reading a book with flat-lined cadence is like watching a movie on mute.   Most writers know about the power of rhythm and cadence and beats. But most don’t use that power in every sentence. […]

Angela Ackerman One of the most important jobs we have as writers is to always push the story forward, forcing our protagonist to act. This isn’t always easy. Characters, like people, fight change and personal growth because it makes them feel vulnerable and can be emotionally painful. The fact is, it’s always easier to stay […]