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As writers, when we talk about world building, we often discuss the senses. What are our characters seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting and physically feeling? Who are the people who make up the world, and what are their individual agendas and misconceptions of their surroundings? What time, place, landscape, and cultural norms are integrated into theContinue reading "Hands-On World Building"

If you haven't registered yet for the 2018 conference, there's still time to get in on the early-bird discount registration! Those who attend will have the opportunity to attend some amazing workshops, venture on tours rich with history, and connect with new and old friends. Photo by Greg Lehman Photography For those who are unfamiliarContinue reading "Don’t Forget: Early Bird Registration for the 2018 Conference"

Whether you write historical westerns or modern, contemporary ones, most of us need to do some sort of research. Whether it's a certain cell phone app exists or the year a treaty was signed, a writer should always have the facts right. In today's internet age, we have answers at our finger tips. We areContinue reading "To Source or Not Source"

We all know how wonderful it is, if you're published, to receive that monthly stipend from all the online retailers, from Amazon to Kobo and beyond. Any money, from $2 to $2000, means someone has bought your book, and that's a good thing! Some of our members also do a lot of hand-sales. While it'sContinue reading "Selling Books by Hand"

The conference committee is busy with plans to make the 2018 gathering in October one that will be fun, memorable, educational, and worthwhile. For those who are interested in learning more about the area, three tours will be offered. The first tour is Thursday, Oct. 25. Climb on a wagon and take a ride around theContinue reading "WWW Conference News: Things To Do, Tours To Take!"