By Julie Kazimer Over my 13 years of writing, I’ve heard plenty of advice, some good, some bad. At first I sucked it all in, trying to please everyone. That lasted until I learned my voice and some craft. Now I pick and choose the advice I use, and for once, I feel comfortable in…
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Feeding the Muse
Since it’s the holidays, my blogs have shifted to a different week, so I thought I’d write about something a little different. And since November features the National Holiday of Eating a Lot, this week I’m going to talk about food. As writers, we all spend a ridiculous amount of time finagling, fondling, cajoling, and…
Talk to the Paw: Eating Habits
Like people, pets can have peculiar eating habits. My animals are no exception. Each one of them has their own special way of handling meal time. Or snack time. With four animals, it all becomes a blur. I’m very particular about what my pets eat and probably spend far more money than I need to…
Screenwriting Comes to RMFW!
By Trai Cartwright Part Four of a Six-Part Monthly Series Come on, admit it. You’re curious. Something about it speaks to you and that part of you that’s a little rebellious, that loves trying new things. Well, come on, then, give in to the dark side! Or at least just a dark room. All the…
Writing About Real Places in Fiction
By Cindi Myers Real people, places and events often spark story ideas. If you’re going to “write what you know,” setting seems a good place to start. Writing a book set in a real town makes research easy, and it gives you an interesting marketing hook. People like to read about places they know. A…