Most stories in any genre are going to have a good amount of conflict. Actually, any novel I’ve ever read has several types of conflict, one following another, all tumbling like dominoes until the big finish. But your primary conflict is the most important.
Book Review: Ground Control by K.A. Hough
Ground Control delivers a message well understood by anyone who has sacrificed in order to support a loved one’s dreams. Who is she outside of her spouse?
Moms Who Write on Patreon: Resources, support, perks & more!
We’ve been planning for months and trying to figure out how to formalize some of the things we’ve been doing in our group for the past year. Our community is incredibly supportive, growing larger by the day. But we wanted to provide our members more. Enter: Moms Who Write on Patreon!
Modern Fairy Tale Retellings: Find your new favorite
We’re all about fun stuff here. So, to honor that, we’re celebrating Tell a Fairy Tale Day— with modern fairy tale retellings from our own Moms Who Write community! Tell a Fairy Tale Day is an unofficial U.S. holiday that falls on February 26th. It’s a day to read, share, and listen to fairy tales from around the world.
Instagram for Authors: How to focus on what matters
The reality is that you need to have some sort of online presence. The goal here will be to lay out some approaches and ideas and help you decide how this can work for you. Here are some thoughts on building Instagram for authors.
Here it is: The Order of Us
We’re so proud of this. We’re so excited about what comes next. And we can’t wait for you to hold it.
Recharging Your Creativity: When, why, and how to do it right
Writer’s block. Burnout. Exhaustion. A rut. Whatever you call it, we all know the feeling. When the things you love no longer bring you joy and you’re just over it. Sometimes the words just don’t come and you can’t see past the words that are already on the page. If you’re a creative, at some…
Book Review: Tainted Lionheart by Christine Weimer
One of the first poetry books I purchased was the award-winning debut collection Tainted Lionheart by Christine Weimer. This book…this book…changed the way I saw myself as a writer, a woman, and a mother, indefinitely.
Freewrite Traveler: How this writing tool changed my life
I love a fancy writing tool as much as the next author. But the Freewrite Traveler changed my writing habits for good.
Elevator Pitch for Books: How to create one & why
An elevator pitch is the shortest, most boiled-down version of the mere essence of your story. It’s a quick hook that can take advantage of the smallest moment of potential opportunity.