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 […]

Kathryn Craft Turning Whine Into Gold “Oh man, I love that book!” Are there any more seductive words for an avid reader? You may be reading on right now just to discover which book I’m talking about. Never underestimate the power of love. This is a post about marketing. Set aside your technological age cynicism […]