by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Between deadlines, edits and rejections it’s easy to fall out of love with our writing. It can get so bad that we begin to dread sitting down at the keyboard. When that happens to me my mind begins to reprioritize my life. I can suddenly find…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Psychology teaches our emotions are affected by color. Each person responds to color according to personality, experience, background, and culture. Writers who create extraordinary prose provide a kaleidoscope of emotions to enhance the reader’s experience. When a kaleidoscope is rotated, colors and patterns blend to form…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson As a writer, I’ve come to realize the value—and the elusiveness—of writing ideas. They come and go like beautiful blossoms in spring. And just like flowers, if we don’t pick them and save them, we lose them. So today I’d like to share some tips for…

by Bethany Jett, @BetJett Images are all the rage these days, so whether you’re creating a featured image for your blog post or a meme for social media, the job needs to be done efficiently. This can easily be achieved using a photo editing app or software like PicMonkey or…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills On January 24, I addressed the question, “Does Social Media Sell Books?” Click to read the blog. Now that you understand the value of establishing an active social media platform, let’s move on to another critical issue for writers. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="@DiAnnMills #BRMCWC #socialmedia"]Debunking 5…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Writers search for the best ways to receive helpful feedback for their manuscripts. We all desire to develop new skills by learning from those who know the craft. Face to face meetings offer an opportunity for the writer to reach professional goals. Meeting with a select…