I was so happy to have attended my first RWA National Conference since July 2019. It was a much smaller conference than in the past, but the setting–at the Gaylord National Harbor–was perfect, giving me a chance to meet my niece Krystyna for dinner in Alexandria’s Old Town, and then have lunches with author friends, […]
Category: Workshop & Craft
Getting Going: Goals & Writing
I often get questions from fellow writers about the writing life, and I forget that Tule has put out a great book with articles and essays and writing tips with lots of my thoughts and advice on the writing life, but not everyone wants to read a book with tips and suggestions. Many people just […]
CJ Carmichael’s Conflict Workshop
I am so excited to share that my very good friend and frequent conference roomie, the gifted C J Carmichael will be teaching the next online workshop for the RWA-WF chapter April 18th and 19th. It’s a free two day workshop for RWA-WF chapter members, covering one of the most essential aspects of writing…conflict. Here is […]
Kickstarting a Book
It’s February 26th today. I’d like to have a book done by May 1st. That’s approximately two months from now, and the next eight weeks includes lots of travel, and speaking, and the kids’ Spring break. I can do it. But I have to be focused, and motivated. I’m not focused yet. Not really motivated, […]
Writer Inspired: Join Me for One Day Writing Retreat!
I normally don’t plug my own writing workshops but this is a special one because its all day, of me, teaching, and its really affordable, too. Many of you ask me about opportunities to hear me teach craft and talk about writing, and what it takes to make our books not just good, but brilliant. […]
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