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Lynn Downey

In her latest blog, For Your Holiday Table: “Cowboy in a Sack”, Women Writing the West member, Lynn Downey, shares some interesting tidbits she uncovered while doing research for her next book (March 2022). Read more about her findings and maybe add an old-fashioned culinary dish to your holiday festivities. Let us know how itContinueContinue reading “Lynn Downey”

Tiffany Yates Martin

Get Out of the Room “The editor has no place in the room while you’re writing,” says world-class developmental editor, Tiffany Yates Martin.She enthusiastically encourages you to let your pure creativity flow without your imaginary inner-jerk editor, poking you, asking, “Really? Is that the best way to say it?”There’s a time for the editor—but it’sContinueContinue reading “Tiffany Yates Martin”

Romance and Women’s Fiction

Writing romance or writing women’s fiction, is there a difference? Laura Drake enlightens us with her experiences about the topic. What are your thoughts on the difference between the two genres?

NaNoWriMo Prep 101

Whether this is your first time tackling a novel or your fifteenth, the NaNo Prep 101 Workshop is ready to help you prepare to reach your goal. During September and October, NaNoWriMo Prep 101 provides activities for you to use. Visit NaNoWriMo Prep 101 for more information. Are you planning to participate in NaNoWriMo 2021? Are youContinueContinue reading “NaNoWriMo Prep 101”

Kate Ristau

What Are You Bad At? Folklorist, Kate Ristau, will tell you she’s bad at “description.” Then she’ll encourage you to ponder your own Don’t-Want-To-Admit, Not-So-Good areas of writing.And you’ll let out a breath of relief when she tells you why it doesn’t matter. Your awareness is what matters.Now that you’re aware of your goods andContinueContinue reading “Kate Ristau”

The Benefits of Pen Pals

My first thought was that any writing does – emails, social media posts, reports, formal letters. They’re all a way of honing our skills. But the intimacy of writing to pen pals gives you much more freedom of expression — one of the fundamentals of good writing. Read more about The Benefits of Pen PalsContinueContinue reading “The Benefits of Pen Pals”