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 DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills   A writer cannot plunge their characters, protagonists and antagonists, into action unless deep psychological needs are clear, and powerful, unresolved goals—both external and internal—are established. How can a writer discover what these characters want and need, as well as their strengths and weaknesses? I’ve had…

By Holland Webb, @WebbHollandLyle   Once upon a time a man named Writer lived in the Valley of Unpublished with his wife and 14 hungry children. One spring morning, a herald arrived in the valley with a message. "Flee this valley! It is soon to be destroyed." "Where shall we go?"…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills   I live and breathe story—most writers do. And we’re always looking for ways to ensure our characters and their predicaments are exciting and unique. Some of the places we look can be a bit . . . different. But the exploration is worth it. Here…

By Vincent B. Davis II, @vbdavisii   Flashbacks. They have been one of the most loved storytelling tools in every writer's arsenal for centuries. As consumers, we see various media forms like televisions and movies utilize flashbacks as a legitimate form of storytelling. We see the value in its use…

By DiAnn Mills, @DiAnnMills   Writers daily receive blog posts that offer advice to build their careers. The publishing world has many sides, and each facet needs attention. We read— How to be successful. How to sell more books. How to strengthen characterization. How to research and interview. How to…