Month: June 2020

by Ryan Lanz It’s been said that the difference between a good novel and a great novel is only 1%. When I first read that, it used to drive me nuts. What is that 1%? If you asked 100 people, you would probably get 100 different answers. What I’m talking about here […] via How to… Continue reading How to Gain That Last 1% in Your Writing — A Writer’s Path

by Franklin Kendrick There are a lot of books and articles that talk about the craft of writing good characters, their motivations, how to give them personalities, etc. So, what’s one more added to the list? Well, this is my personal approach to writing a scene by channeling my characters. Perhaps it will […] via Channel… Continue reading Channel Your Characters — A Writer’s Path

by ARHuelsenbeck For most writers, the path to publication is full of obstacles, detours, and potholes. Tenacity and resilience are required to reach your destination. These ten commandments will guide you on your writing journey. via 10 Commandments of Writing — A Writer’s Path

by Doug Lewars It’s easy isn’t it? You wrote it so naturally you remember it. Such is not always the case. I’m reminded of a book I wrote some years ago. It’s a fantasy and a woman is killed and moved into something I refer to as the Midworld. Anyway, not knowing her […] via Remembering… Continue reading Remembering What You Wrote — A Writer’s Path

by Meg Dowell Should you write today? YES! via 16 Reasons You Should Definitely Write Today (No Matter What) — A Writer’s Path

by ARHuelsenbeck In the YouTube ad for her MasterClass, Joyce Carol Oates says, “The great enemy of writing isn’t your own lack of talent; it’s being interrupted by other people. Constant interruptions are the destruction of the imagination.” Yeah, that’s true, but if you’ve ever struggled to find a block of time to […] via The… Continue reading The Top 5 Writing Distractions — A Writer’s Path

by Doug Lewars SECOND WITCH. All hail, Macbeth, hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor! THIRD WITCH. All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be King hereafter! – Macbeth – William Shakespeare – Act I Scene 3 via How to Foreshadow in Your Writing — A Writer’s Path

by Ryan Lanz We’ve all felt it at one time or another. The story loses its shine and you’re left with a half-completed story. Why does this happen, and how do you continue? For a lot of writers, this is the mid-point of the story, but truly, it can happen at any point. […] via How… Continue reading How to Feel Like Writing Again — A Writer’s Path

by Ashlee McNicol Being a writer is no easy feat. You stay up late, wake up early, and repeat. You spend hours and hours creating fantasy worlds with characters that you love like your family, watching them experience miracles just as easily as pain, and grow like your own kids. via 5 Things You Should Know… Continue reading 5 Things You Should Know About Authors — A Writer’s Path

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Thousands of protesters gathered at the nation’s capital on Saturday, coming together in the hope of inspiring “meaningful change” in policing in the wake of George Floyd’s death in police custody. While a mix of all ages and ethnicities joined the protest, the majority of protesters appeared to be black and younger than 40. […]… Continue reading Thousands Gather in Washington Hopeful For ‘Meaningful Change’ — NATION AND STATE