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Exploring Cozy Mystery Themes: Diving into Comforting Crime
There are so many cozy mystery themes: amateur sleuths, quaint settings, animals as sidekicks, and they have a generous dose of humor. Have you ever thought of cozies as comforting crime? Sounds like…
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Meet author Amy Anguish
I'm so excited to have Amy Anguish on my blog! She has a novella coming out today - A Match Made in Christmas! Let's learn more about her and then look at this…
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Creative Exercises to Spark Inspiration and Improve Your Writing
Creative exercises can fuel your imagination and stimulate new ideas whether you're facing writer's block or simply looking to enhance your writing skills. I don't know about you, but I struggle with inspiration…
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Why you should enter writing contests
Writing contests - the bane of my existence! For a while! Until I finally realized what contests are for!
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Why Cozy Mysteries Are Perfect for Fall Reading
Cozy mysteries are perfect for fall reading! As the leaves turn gold and the air becomes crisp, there’s an undeniable pull toward all things warm and comforting - like reading!
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Creating a one-sheet on Canva for your novel
If you're attending a writing conference you will want to have a one-sheet in hand! This is a step-by-step guide plus you get 2 free templates.
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Plot Points and Pinch Points: Understanding Their Role in Fiction Writing
Plot points and pinch points are structural elements that work together to drive the narrative forward, create tension, & keep readers engaged.
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25 Best Christmas Gifts for Writers: Perfect Picks for the Literary Mind
Finding the perfect Christmas gifts to ask for can be a challenge. We writers have unique tastes and needs. I love things for my office, but friends of mine want craft books. Anything…
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Meet author Mary Pat Johns
Mary Pat Johns is a fellow Scrivenings Press author, and her new book is coming out today!! She'll tell us more about Glitter and the Grouch later in the blog post. But for…
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Essential Types of Editing Every Novel Needs
Editing - the word can be a writer's worst nightmare. But, there are essential types of editing that every novel needs.
