by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Creating a powerful synopsis can be daunting if not downright scary. I hear you moaning! Why do I need a synopsis? If you’re having a tough time getting motivated to pen a synopsis, memorize this: A writer creates a brief summary or outline of a book…

By Katy Kauffman, @KatyKauffman28   “Wonderful” sticks to the heart as much as it does to the mind. Memories of fun-filled travels, time with family and friends, and special moments make a home within us forever. Books can do that too. Wonderful happens when a book speaks to us about…

By Bethany Jett, @BetJett   We’re less than three weeks away from the conference and chances are you’re working hard on your proposal, finalizing your business cards, and picking out your outfits (just me?). While this list is far from exhaustive considering “learn the craft” should be at the top…

Welcome back! On this week's edition of Saturday Six, we have agents and editors galore. And have they got some fun facts about themselves for you... [tweet_box design="default" float="none"]Which faculty member was almost shot by Secret Service? Which one watched for UFOs with her father? Find out in this week's…

By Rhonda Rhea, @RhondaRhea There’s just no limit to what a person can accomplish…when that person is actually supposed to be diligently working on something else. For me, those moments of crazy-wild intensity somehow seem like the perfect times to go out and get my towels monogrammed or something. Maybe…

by Bethany Jett, @BetJett   Ever since I heard Davis Bunn talk about his workspace set up, I’ve been obsessed with the idea of having a designated space to create, write, and work. Don’t you love stories about major companies that started out in a garage like Amazon, Apple, and…